AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 9, 2020·3 min readMissing protein in brain causes behaviors mirroring autismp75NTR, 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.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·August 17, 2015·3 min readPossible Role of Glial Cells and Astrocytes in Neurological DisordersAccording to researchers, the passage of molecules through astrocytes could play a critical role in disease and health.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·June 18, 2013·4 min readKey Protein is Linked to Circadian Clocks, Helps Regulate MetabolismA 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.Read More