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·May 26, 2021·6 min read

Brain Tumors Caused by Normal Neuron Activity in Mice Predisposed to Such Tumors

Neural activity plays an underappreciated role in the development and growth of nervous system cancers, a new study reports.

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·May 12, 2021·6 min read

Designer Alterations to Brain Cells Reduce Anxious Behavior in Monkeys

A new method, dubbed DREADDs, relies on gene therapy techniques to alter genes in target cells to change the cell's behavior. The method reduced anxious behaviors in monkey models of schizophrenia when combined with clozapine. Researchers say the method has the potential for use in humans to help reduce anxiety.

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 1, 2021·7 min read

Chemo for Glioblastoma May Work Better in Morning Than Evening

Administering the chemotherapy drug temozolomide to glioblastoma brain cancer patients in the morning may enhance the cancer-fighting effects. The study demonstrates the timing of chemotherapy could have a significant impact on treatment for glioblastoma patients.

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·April 1, 2021·5 min read

Mice With Hallucination-Like Behaviors Reveal Insight Into Psychotic Illness

Mouse study reveals elevated dopamine levels preceded hallucination-like events, and artificially boosting dopamine levels induced more hallucination-like events. The behavioral effects could be blocked by administering haloperidol, an antipsychotic which blocks dopamine. The study sheds light on potential new treatments for psychotic disorders marked by hallucinations.

This shows two brain tissue samples, one with amyloid and another after treatment to remove the amyloid

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·February 21, 2021·6 min read

Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s and Strokes Cleared From Brain Blood Vessels

An antibody called HAE-4 targets APOE and removes Alzheimer's related amyloid plaques in mouse models. The antibody improves blood vessel function in the brain without raising the risk of brain bleeds.

This shows brain scans from glioblastoma patients

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology

·February 11, 2021·6 min read

Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Mapped in Genetic, Molecular Detail

Study reveals a detailed map of gene proteins, infiltrating cells, and signaling pathways that play significant roles in the development and progression of glioblastoma brain cancer.

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·February 1, 2021·6 min read

Brain Signals Decoded to Determine What a Person Sees

Detecting and decoding activity in brain regions associated with visual processing allowed researchers to determine what a person sees.

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·January 27, 2021·6 min read

How Does the Immune System Keep Tabs on the Brain?

Immune cells in the meninges monitor fluid released from the brain. If the fluid contains signs of infection, disease, or damage, the immune cells initiate an immune response to tackle the problem.