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Researchers Create Organoid of a Brain Region to Study Cognitive Disorders

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 22, 2019

Researchers have created an organoid of the thalamus, which they have fused with an organoid of the frontal cortex in order to study ASD, depression and other neuropsychiatric conditions.... Read More...

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Genetic Mechanism Involved in How Females Inherit Traits Identified

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2019

Researchers have identified a specific mechanism involved in how females inherit traits. The findings could help reduce susceptibility to Fragile X and Rett syndrome, the researchers report.... Read More...

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Researchers Create New Map of Brain’s Immune System

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 19, 2019

Researchers have successfully created a new map of the brain's immune system in both mice and humans. The findings suggest microglia all have the same core signatures, but can act differently, depending on their function. The map also details how the brain's immune system changes as multiple sclerosis progresses.... Read More...

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Newly Isolated Human Gut Bacterium Reveals Possible Link to Depression

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

Researchers have identified and isolated a gut bacterium which appears to have a significant link to depression. ... Read More...

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Heavy Drinking in Teens Causes Lasting Changes in Emotional Center of Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 6, 2019

A new study reports teenage binge drinking can result in lasting epigenetic changes that alter the expression of BDNF-AS, a protein vital for the formation of neural connection in the amygdala.... Read More...

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Critical New Clues About What Goes Awry in the Brains of Those with ASD

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 30, 2019

Researchers report alterations in RNA editing play a vital role in autism spectrum disorder.... Read More...

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Potential Therapeutic Target for ALS Revealed

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2019

Researchers have identified the gene STMN2 as a novel biomarker and potential drug target for ALS. ... Read More...

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Herpes Virus and Tumors Evolved to Learn How to Manipulate the Same Ancient RNA

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

A new study reports herpes virus utilizes ancient RNA to proliferate, mimicking the same process tumors have been found to manipulate. The findings could have implications for new treatment options and also may shed light on neurodegenerative diseases. ... Read More...

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Improving Understanding of the Formation of New Neurons in the Mammalian Adult Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

Researchers have developed an innovative approach to identifying novel cellular targets and pathways involved in wiring adult born neurons into existing brain circuits.... Read More...

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