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AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 15, 2020Autism in males linked to defect in brain immune cells and microgliaAn over-production of eIF4E impairs microglial cells, hampering their ability to effectively prune synapses and leading to autism-like behaviors in male mouse models of ASD. Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 2, 2020Could targeting an Alzheimer’s-associated protein prevent Autism?Reducing levels of the Alzheimer's related Tau protein prevents autism-like behaviors in mouse models. Tau reduction also prevented seizures in the animals. Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 3, 2020New study links autism to specific cellPostmortem study reveals those with ASD have cellular abnormalities that impair the production of myelin. Read More
AutismBrain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 31, 2020Study clarifies genetic autism risk in PTEN patientsCopy number variants may act as genetic modifiers that influence the risk of autism and developmental delay versus cancer risk in people with PTEN mutations. Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 21, 2019New therapeutic strategy may help reverse autism behavioral abnormalitiesGenetically silencing mTORC2 in mouse models prolonged lifespan, suppressed seizures, increased long-term memory, and reduced autism-like behaviors. Read More
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Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 8, 2019Adding MS drug to targeted cancer therapy may improve glioblastoma outcomesTeriflunomide, a drug commonly used to treat multiple sclerosis, shows promise for the treatment of glioblastoma when coupled with targeted cancer therapies. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·June 10, 2019Study finds macrophages’ pathway to nurture PTEN-deficient glioblastoma: Mouse studyPTEN deficiency drives an increased expression of LOX. LOX attracts macrophages which protect gliobastoma brain cancer cells and provide growth factor support for the tumor, a new mouse study reveals. Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 24, 2019New approaches to study the genetics of autism may lead to new therapiesResearchers will present their latest findings regarding genes associated with autism spectrum disorder in an upcoming meeting. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 17, 2019Natural Compound Found in Broccoli Reawakens the Function of Potent Tumor SuppressorTargeting the gene WWP1 with indole-3-carbinol, a compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, suppressed tumor growth in animal models of cancer. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 30, 2018How to Build a BrainA new study sheds light on how our brains are constructed. Researchers say the study reveals how the balance of excitatory and inhibitory neurons in the cerebral cortex has remained constant over mammalian evolution. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 14, 2017Gene Combinations That Cause Glioblastoma Brain Cancer IdentifiedCRISPR technology and advanced screening techniques allow researchers to comb through over 1500 genetic combinations to find multiple drivers of glioblastoma brain cancer. Read More
