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·October 19, 2021·4 min read

How Brain Cells Talk

A new study expands the understanding of how brain cells communicate. Researchers discovered reversing the modification of molecular messages at the synapse may contribute to reversible psychiatric disorders and early-stage neurodegenerative diseases.

Widely Used Assembling and Stabilizing Forces Behind Brain Synapses Identified

The planar cell polarity (PCP) signaling pathway appears to play a significant role in the formation and maintenance of a large number of synapses.

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·September 29, 2021·4 min read

How Our Unique Brain Takes Shape During Mid-Pregnancy

Researchers identified key alterations in gene expression and structure of the developing human brain that makes it unique among other animal species.

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·September 24, 2021·3 min read

Dysfunctional Synaptic Function Is Key to Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia itself is associated with loss of excitation, but hallucinations and other symptoms of the disorder are caused by a loss of synaptic inhibition.

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·August 18, 2021·5 min read

Key Mechanisms Behind Synapse Degeneration in Alzheimer’s Brain Discovered

Study identifies the main components driving amyloid beta-associated synaptic degeneration.

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·July 19, 2021·4 min read

Non-Neuronal Cells Drive Sex Differences in Early Brain Development

Thrombospondin-2, a protein with cell adhesion properties usually secreted by astrocytes, prompted a strong increase in synapses in male-derived neurons but showed no effect in females.

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·April 16, 2021·3 min read

Neural Plasticity Depends On This Long Noncoding RNA’s Journey From Nucleus to Synapse

Study sheds new light on the role noncoded RNAs play at the synapse.

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·April 2, 2021·4 min read

Thirteen New Alzheimer’s Genes Identified

A new whole-genome sequencing study has revealed thirteen novel genes associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers also found a new link between Alzheimer's and synaptic function.

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·March 11, 2021·5 min read

Growing Neurons Gain an Edge by Making Connections

Findings shed new light on how the brain wires during development.

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·March 1, 2021·4 min read

A New Theory for How Memories Are Stored in the Brain

A new theory of memory visualizes the brain as an organic super-computer that runs complex binary code with neurons acting like mechanical computers. The theory is based on the discovery of the protein molecule, talin, which contains switch-like domains that change shape in response to pressure in mechanical force by a cell.