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·December 8, 2017·5 min read

3D Mini Brains Accelerate Research for Repairing Brain Function

Researchers have developed a new method of reducing the time it takes to grow mini brain models in the lab. This may accelerate research into diseases and injury that affect the nervous system.

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·December 6, 2017·4 min read

Women Who Attempt Suicide Exhibit Different Protein Levels Years After the Attempt

Binghampton University researchers report women with a history of suicide attempts express lower levels of BDNF, a protein critical for the creation and function of neurons, in their bloodstream. Researchers believe the level of BDNF found in the circulatory system may be a biomarker for suicidal behavior.

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·December 5, 2017·3 min read

Brain Map Sheds Light on Smokers’ Habit

A new brain mapping study reveals smokers could be predisposed to their addiction due to the molecular make up of their brains.

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·November 24, 2017·4 min read

The Chemistry of Memory

LUM researchers shed light on how an RNA binding protein is involved in learning and memory.

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·November 21, 2017·4 min read

Defining Function of an Enigmatic Synaptic Protein

Researchers shed light on the role Synaptotagmin 7 plays in neurotransmission in inhibitory synapses.

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·November 17, 2017·4 min read

Astrocytes Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have discovered a direct association between astrocytes and Alzheimer's disease. In a new study, researchers report astrocytes in the brains of Alzheimer's patients produced significantly more amyloid beta than astrocytes in the brains of people without the disease.

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·November 15, 2017·4 min read

Drug Could Derail Synapse Loss in Alzheimer’s

Researchers report a drug called fasudil may help to prevent synapse loss initiated by amyloid beta peptides in early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 8, 2017·6 min read

Astrocytes Orchestrate Neural Connections

Researchers have identified a new role for astrocytes, as regulators of synaptic function and development in the brain.

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·November 7, 2017·3 min read

How SORLA Protects Against Alzheimer’s

A brain protein genetically lined to Alzheimer's appears to limit the ability of amyloid beta to trigger synaptic dysfunction, a new study reports.

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·November 5, 2017·4 min read

Why Our Brains Need Sleep, and What Happens If We Don’t Get Enough

From consolidating memories to cleaning out toxins in the brain that accumulate during waking hours, researchers explore why sleep is so important and what happens when we don't get enough.

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·November 4, 2017·4 min read

Here’s What We Think Alzheimer’s Does to the Brain

A new paper explores different findings about the development of Alzheimer's and considers how personalized treatments may help combat this complex disease.

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·November 3, 2017·4 min read

Potential New Treatment for Fragile X Targets One Gene To Affect Many

According to researchers, treatment that target chromatin remodelers may provide new avenues of treatment for Fragile X Syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders.

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