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To become, or not to become… a neuron

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2019

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.... Read More...

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Depression Reversed by Activating Gene That Helps Excite Neurons: Male Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2019

Researchers report activating the SIRT1 gene in male mice helped to reverse symptoms of depression, such as social isolation and loss of interest. The study suggests drugs that activate SIRT1 may be an effective therapy for some with major depression.... Read More...

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A Molecular Link Between Body Weight and Early Puberty Identified

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2018

Researchers report becoming overweight at an early age can trigger the early onset of puberty in females. ... Read More...

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Old Human Cells Rejuvenated in Breakthrough Discovery on Aging

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2017

Resveratrol analogues appears to switch splicing factors back on, causing cells to look younger, start rejuvenating and behaving like young cells within hours of exposure, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Anti-Cell Death Agent A Potential Treatment For Vision Loss in MS

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 9, 2017

ST266 produces an anti-inflammatory effect and can help preserve cells in the optic nerve, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Premenstrual Mood Disorder Linked to Sex Hormone Sensitive Gene Complex

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2017

Researchers report dysregulated expression of a gene complex could explain why PMDD is a disorder of cellular response to progesterone and estrogen.... Read More...

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Sirt1 Regulates Proliferation and Regeneration of Glial Progenitor Cells After Injury

Neuroscience NewsDecember 19, 2016

A new study reports Sirt1 can help glial cells to regenerate from progenitor cells in preterm babies with hypoxia related injuries.... Read More...

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Resveratrol May Restore Integrity of Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJuly 27, 2016

Researchers report resveratrol, a naturally occurring compound found in red wine and dark chocolate, appears to improve the integrity of the blood brain barrier in patients with Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Combination Therapy May Hold The Key to Slowing Down Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJune 26, 2016

A new study reports reveratrol could be a therapeutic candidate for the management and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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How Hunger Controlling Neurons Regulate Bone Mass

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 24, 2015

According to a new study, AgRP neurons not only control huger, they also regulate bone mass.... Read More...

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Researchers Discover a Way to Prevent the Development of Multiple Sclerosis in Mice

Neuroscience NewsApril 27, 2015

A new study reports researchers have been successful in protecting against the onset of multiple sclerosis in an animal model of the disease.... Read More...

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Want a Good Night’s Sleep in the New Year? Quit Smoking

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 2, 2014

A new study reports smoking disrupts the circadian rhythm in both the brain and lungs.... Read More...

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SIRT1

To become, or not to become… a neuron

A Molecular Link Between Body Weight and Early Puberty Identified

Old Human Cells Rejuvenated in Breakthrough Discovery on Aging

Anti-Cell Death Agent A Potential Treatment For Vision Loss in MS

Premenstrual Mood Disorder Linked to Sex Hormone Sensitive Gene Complex

Sirt1 Regulates Proliferation and Regeneration of Glial Progenitor Cells After Injury

Resveratrol May Restore Integrity of Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s

Combination Therapy May Hold The Key to Slowing Down Alzheimer’s

Researchers Discover a Way to Prevent the Development of Multiple Sclerosis in Mice

Want a Good Night’s Sleep in the New Year? Quit Smoking