True Nature of Cells Blamed in Alzheimer’s Revealed
Researchers confirm microglia, immune cells implicated in neurodegenerative disorders, play a role in protecting the central nervous system.... Read More...
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CRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of Autism
Researchers have successfully reduced some symptoms associated with fragile X syndrome in mice with the help of CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing.... Read More...
Researchers Shed New Light on Motor Neuron Death
A new collaborative study has helped researchers to uncover some of the earliest molecular events in ALS.... Read More...
Schizophrenics’ Blood Has More Genetic Material From Microbes
A new study reports blood samples taken from those with Schizophrenia contain genetic material from more types of microbes than people without the condition. Additionally, the blood samples contained less CD8+ memory T cells. ... Read More...
Researchers ‘Transfer’ a Memory
A new study reports researchers have successfully generated an artificial memory by injecting a sea snail with the RNA from another. Researchers say this approach could lead to new treatments to restore memory and alter traumatic memories in humans.... Read More...
Gene Disruption Signals Cerebral Palsy and Autism Link
University of Adelaide researchers have identified a genetic link between autism and cerebral palsy. The study reports disruptions in signalling pathways in children with cerebral palsy overlap disruptions identified in autism. ... Read More...
Working the Night Shift: Gene Expression Fails to Adapt to New Sleep Patterns
Study reveals up to 25% of rhythmic genes lose their biological rhythm following a 4 day night shift simulation. ... Read More...
Wriggling Tadpoles May Hold Clues to How Autism Develops
Researchers shed new light on neuroplasticity by sparking learning in tadpole brains. They discovered the key to neuroplasticity is how the brain generates new proteins. Findings could help deepen understanding of sensory processing in ASD.... Read More...
Pathway to Spatial Recognition
A new study sheds light on how memory helps guide spatial navigation.... Read More...
Enigmatic Gene Critical For a Healthy Brain
Researchers reveal a non-coding RNA called Paupar is critical in influencing healthy brain development.... Read More...
Does Physical Activity Influence the Health of Future Offspring?
Researchers report both physical and mental exercise can affect the learning ability of future offspring, at least in mice. ... Read More...
Simple Urine Test Could Measure How Much Our Body Has Aged
Researchers have developed a new urine test that could potentially measure how much our bodies have aged. The test measures a substance that indicates oxidative damage, which increases in urine as we age.... Read More...