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Stowers Institute for Medical Research

·June 13, 2023·6 min read

Pathway to Treat Huntington’s & Amyloid Diseases Identified

Researchers identified the structure of the nucleus, the first step in amyloid formation associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington’s. The study suggests a radical method to treat these diseases—halting the initial amyloid formation step.

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·September 20, 2022·4 min read

Understanding the Connection Between the Immune System and Regeneration

Using zebrafish, researchers investigated the timing and genetic programming of macrophages that help repair and regenerate the sensory organs within the fish. The findings could help pave the way for regenerative treatments for spinal cord injuries, hearing loss, and heart disorders in humans.

This shows the olfactory bulb of a mouse

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·March 29, 2021·8 min read

Decoding Smell

Study reveals how innate valence is encoded in the nervous system of mice.

Image shows Orb2 oligomer-dependent TEV protease reconstitution activity.

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·December 4, 2016·4 min read

Research Points to Orb2 as a Physical Substrate for Memory Strength and Retention

Researchers report Orb2 plays a vital role in memory formation and retrieval in fruit flies. Additionally, JJJ2 appears to assist Orb2 in the formation of long term memory.