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UT Southwestern Medical Center

·August 12, 2020·4 min read

‘Reelin’ in a New Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

Decreasing the amount of Reelin significantly protected against disease symptoms and promoted recovery in symptomatic animal models of multiple sclerosis. Reelin levels appear to correlate with MS severity and stages. Researchers report lowering levels of the protein could be a potential avenue of treatment for the autoimmune disorder.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 25, 2019·5 min read

AI helps scientists predict depression outcomes

Artificial intelligence technology was able to identify specific brain regions which were most important for predicting whether a person with depression would respond to SSRI antidepressants.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 12, 2017·5 min read

Body Clock and Gut Microbiota Work Together to Pack on Pounds

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.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 14, 2018·6 min read

Brain Changes Linked to Sleep Needed

A new study sheds light on the biochemistry of sleep need in the brain.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 6, 2017·5 min read

CLOCK Gene May Hold Answers to Human Brain Evolution

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

Featured Neuroscience

·May 2, 2018·5 min read

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

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

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 23, 2017·9 min read

DNA Vaccine Protects Against Alzheimer’s Toxic Proteins

Researchers report a new DNA vaccine prompts an immune response to proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 21, 2018·6 min read

DNA Vaccine Reduces Both Toxic Proteins Linked to Alzheimer’s

A new DNA vaccine tested in mice significantly reduces tau and amyloid beta, two proteins implicated in Alzheimer's disease. The findings, researchers say, may pave the way for clinical trials in humans with the neurodegenerative disease.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 18, 2017·4 min read

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

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.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 15, 2017·4 min read

Eating Habits Affect Skin’s Protection Against Sun

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.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 20, 2019·8 min read

EEG Helps Predict Epileptic Seizures Minutes in Advance

Researchers report EEG technology can help to predict the onset of epileptic seizures up to four minutes in advance. Additionally, acetate, an edible acid, may help to prevent seizures if they are detected with enough notice.

This is an illustration of amyloid beta in neurons

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·September 17, 2019·5 min read

Exercise could slow withering effects of Alzheimer’s

For those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and other risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, participating in aerobic exercise several times a week may slow neurodegeneration. Aerobic exercise reduced hippocampal atrophy in those with MCI.

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