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New Genetic Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

A new study reveals a novel genetic risk loci for Alzheimer's disease. Using single cell gene expression patterns, researchers found genetic changes are expressed in microglia cells. The mutations are associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Large Aggregates of ALS Causing Protein Might Help Brain Cells

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2018

Researchers report the formation of larger, more visible SOD1 aggregates may help to protect brain cells.... Read More...

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How Do Adult Brain Circuits Regulate New Neuron Production?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 2, 2017

UNC researchers have identified a brain circuit that runs from near the front of the brain to the hippocampus that helps to control neurogenesis.... Read More...

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Why Do Some Head Knocks Cause More Damage Than Others?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 31, 2017

Damaging shock waves intensify deep within the brain following head impact, researchers report.... Read More...

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When the Brain’s Wiring Breaks

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2017

A new study reveals molecular details of what happens when axons are damaged or completely severed.... Read More...

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Faulty Cell Signaling Derails Cerebral Cortex Development, Could It Lead to Autism?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 20, 2017

Researchers reveal the deletion of a specific protein in progenitor cells leads to disrupted brain development.... Read More...

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Genetic Locus on Chromosome 12 Implicated in Anorexia Nervosa

Neuroscience NewsMay 12, 2017

Genome wide analysis of anorexia identifies the common roots the disease shares with metabolic and psychiatric traits.... Read More...

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Infant MRIs Show Autism Linked to Increased Cerebrospinal Fluid

Neuroscience NewsMarch 6, 2017

Children diagnosed with autism at the age of two had substantially greater amounts of extra axial cerebrospinal fluid at 6 and 12 months. Additionally, the level of increased CSF at 6 months could be correlated with the severity of autism symptoms displayed at 2 years, a new study reports.... Read More...

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New Genetic Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease

Large Aggregates of ALS Causing Protein Might Help Brain Cells

How Do Adult Brain Circuits Regulate New Neuron Production?

Why Do Some Head Knocks Cause More Damage Than Others?

When the Brain’s Wiring Breaks

Faulty Cell Signaling Derails Cerebral Cortex Development, Could It Lead to Autism?

Genetic Locus on Chromosome 12 Implicated in Anorexia Nervosa

Infant MRIs Show Autism Linked to Increased Cerebrospinal Fluid