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·January 9, 2020·3 min read

Missing protein in brain causes behaviors mirroring autism

p75NTR, a protein implicated in normal brain development and Alzheimer's disease, may play a role in the development of autism. Mice bred without the protein exhibited learning deficits similar to those associated with ASD.

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·April 18, 2017·6 min read

Study Traces Birth and Death Life Cycle of Neurons in the Gut: Mouse Study

Researchers report a healthy adult gut can lose and regenerate one third of its neurons on a weekly basis.

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·August 17, 2015·3 min read

Possible Role of Glial Cells and Astrocytes in Neurological Disorders

According to researchers, the passage of molecules through astrocytes could play a critical role in disease and health.

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·October 6, 2014·4 min read

How Rabies “Hijacks” Neurons to Attack the Brain

A new study tracks the exact mechanism the rabies virus uses to enter the central nervous system.

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·June 18, 2013·4 min read

Key Protein is Linked to Circadian Clocks, Helps Regulate Metabolism

A new study reveals how the production of p75NTR protein oscillates in time with the body's natural circadian rhythm and how these oscillations help regulate vital metabolic functions. The findings offer an insight into how circadian rhythm helps maintain the body's overall metabolic health.