UT Southwestern Medical Center Archives

Cryo-EM Structure of the Nicotine Receptor May Lead to New Therapies for Addiction

Neuroscience NewsMay 2, 2018

A detailed 3D structure of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors could help pave the way to developing new treatments for nicotine addiction, researchers report.... Read More...

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CLOCK Gene May Hold Answers to Human Brain Evolution

Neuroscience NewsDecember 6, 2017

UT Southwestern researchers discover a gene implicated in circadian rhythm may also play a vital role in regulating genes important for our brain evolution. ... Read More...

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Body Clock and Gut Microbiota Work Together to Pack on Pounds

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2017

A new Science study sheds light on how the gut microbiota interacts with circadian rhythm to impact metabolism. Researchers say the finding could help explain why those who work night shifts have higher rates of metabolic diseases. ... Read More...

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Eating Habits Affect Skin’s Protection Against Sun

Neuroscience NewsAugust 15, 2017

According to a Cell Reports study, mice with abnormal eating schedules are more likely to develop skin cancer cells. Researchers report abnormal eating times disrupt the skin's circadian cycle and weakens the potency of an enzyme that protects against UV rays.... Read More...

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Weight Gain Receptor Linked to Antipsychotic Drug

Neuroscience NewsAugust 15, 2017

A new study implicates serotonin 2c receptors with metabolic side effects caused by a common class of antipsychotic medications.... Read More...

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Muscle, Not Brain, May Hold Answers to Some Sleep Disorders

Neuroscience NewsAugust 4, 2017

A new study reveals mice with higher levels of BMAL1 in their muscles were able to recover from sleep deprivation more quickly than those with the protein removed.... Read More...

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Eating at ‘Wrong Time’ Affects Body Weight and Circadian Rhythm

Neuroscience NewsJuly 18, 2017

Eating late, or at inappropriate times might have a significant impact on both weight and normal sleep-wake patterns, a new study published in Cell Metabolism reports.... Read More...

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