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Aging May Be As Old As Life Itself

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2018

Researchers report that, at the molecular levels, aging may have originated at the beginning of the evolution of life. They suggest when it comes to genes, aging may not always be a negative trait, and may help an organism to survive.... Read More...

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Organoids Reveal how Deadly Brain Cancers Grow

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2018

Researchers use gene editing to generate aggressive glioblastoma multiforme brain tumors in the lab. The model, researchers say, could be used to track the progression of tumors and develop personalized therapies for patients.... Read More...

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Experimental Therapy for Immune Diseases Hits Achilles Heel of Activated T Cells

Neuroscience NewsMay 22, 2017

PPCA treatment shown to provide therapeutic benefit in mouse models of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Super Computer Assists in Search For Better Cancer Treatments

Neuroscience NewsMay 1, 2017

Researchers are turning to supercomputers in the quest to discover new treatments and targets for cancers.... Read More...

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Salmonella May Help Treat Brain Tumors

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 11, 2017

A strain of a bacteria commonly associated with food poisoning could prove an unlikely ally in the battle against glioblastoma brain cancer, a new study reports. ... Read More...

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Amplifying Regeneration of Spinal Nerve Cells

Neuroscience NewsOctober 12, 2016

Researchers have been able to successfully boost the regeneration of mature nerve cells in the spinal cord of adult mice following spinal cord injury.... Read More...

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Genetic Causes of Microcephaly Share Common Mechanism

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2016

Researchers believe new study may help improve understanding of the genetic causes of microcephaly and other neurodevelopmental disorders.... Read More...

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Strain Differences in Zika Infection Gene Patterns

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 1, 2016

A new study reveals molecular differences between how the African and Asian strains of Zika virus infect neural progenitor cells.... Read More...

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Designer Dopamine Neurons Within Reach

Neuroscience NewsDecember 7, 2015

Researchers have discovered a new method to ramp up the conversion of skin cells to dopamine neurons.... Read More...

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Progesterone Could Become Tool Versus Brain Cancer

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2014

Researchers find high levels of progesterone can kill glioblastoma cells and inhibit brain tumor growth.... Read More...

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Potential Link Between Brain Development and Breast Cancer Gene

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2014

Researchers discover a link between brain development and the BRAC1, a gene associated with breast cancer.... Read More...

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New Drug Enhances Radiation Treatment for Brain Cancer in Preclinical Studies

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2013

A new drug could help increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy for patients with glioblastoma multiforme, the most deadly form of brain cancer. The ATM kinase inhibitor, in combination with radiation therapy, helped significantly extend survival rates in mouse models of GBM.... Read More...

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