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·September 24, 2021·3 min read

Sonic Hedgehog Protein Pathway Stimulation Could Help Parkinson’s Patients

Drugs that increase signaling of Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) can help suppress the involuntary movements associated with dopamine replacement therapy for those with Parkinson's disease.

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·November 5, 2019·3 min read

CBD and THC use during early pregnancy can disrupt fetal development

Brain and fetal development damage caused by exposure to CBD and THC are very similar defects seen in fetal alcohol syndrome.

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Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·August 29, 2019·4 min read

Cracking the code of a brain cancer that keeps coming back

Using computer assisted technology to map cell types and molecular cascades, researchers have discovered potential new treatment strategies for recurrent Sonic Hedgehog Medulloblastoma.

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·July 25, 2019·4 min read

To become, or not to become… a neuron

Bcl6 acts as a driver of neurogenic transition by directly silencing a selection of genes that belong to multiple extrinsic pathways promoting self-renewal. Bcl6 is only expressed in specific subsets of neurons and progenitor cells during brain development.

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·September 14, 2016·6 min read

Study Finds Key to Nerve Regeneration

Researchers report on how Schwann cells transform to play a more active role in neurogenesis following nerve injury.

This image shows astrocytes in the brain.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 18, 2016·4 min read

A Key Mechanism that Could Improve Brain Function

Astrocytes can be adjusted by neurons in response to injury and disease, a new study reports.

The image shows a medulloblastoma brain tumor via a brain scan.

Brain Cancer Featured

·August 8, 2015·4 min read

Childhood Brain Cancer Can be Classified Noninvasively

Three subgroups of medulloblastoma brain cancer can be identified non-invasively using MRS neuroimaging technology.

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·April 22, 2015·5 min read

How the Blood-Brain Barrier is Maintained

Researchers identify a key protein which helps maintain the blood-brain barrier.

This image shows the 3D structure of the Sonic Hedgehog protein.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·October 14, 2014·4 min read

Rare Genetic Disease Protects Against Bipolar Disorder

Researchers report EvC, a rare genetic disorder could protect against bipolar affective disorder.

This MRI scan image shows recurrent glioblastomas.

Brain Cancer Featured

·October 11, 2013·3 min read

Two-Drug Combination Slows Malignant Brain Tumors in Mice

A new study reports a novel combination of two targeted drugs dramatically slowed the growth of brain cancer tumors and significantly extended survival in mouse models.