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Researchers identify gene with functional role in aging of eye

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 18, 2020

The gene Elovl2 appears to play a significant role in age-associated functional and anatomical aging in mouse retinas. The finding has direct implications for age-related eye diseases, such as macular degeneration. When the expression of the gene was boosted, age-related visual function improved.... Read More...

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New insights into a Parkinson’s disease protein

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 17, 2020

Alpha synuclein's non-amyloidal component (NAC) aids the protein's movement through axons. When the NAC region is removed, alpha-synuclein did not move within axons. ... Read More...

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Scientists breach brain barriers to attack tumors

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2020

Introducing VEGF-C into the cerebrospinal fluid of mouse models of glioblastoma, researchers noted increased levels of T cell response to the cancerous tumors. When combined with immune system checkpoint inhibitors, the VEGF-C treatment significantly extended the life span of the mice with glioblastoma brain cancer.... Read More...

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With these neurons, extinguishing fear is its own reward

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2020

Fear extinction memories and feelings of reward are both stored in neurons that express the Ppp1r1b gene in the posterior of the basolateral amygdala.... Read More...

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Inflammation a “game changer” as cellular death dance discovered

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2020

TNFR1 receptors arrange themselves into clusters, joining together trimers and making oligomers that create a pro-inflammatory response observed in a variety of diseases.... Read More...

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Beauty sleep could be real, say body clock biologists

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2020

Study shows how circadian clock mechanisms boost our ability to maintain our bodies when we are most active.... Read More...

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Hyperactive immune system gene causes schizophrenia-like changes

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2020

Study implicates C4, an immune system gene, in schizophrenia pathogenesis. ... Read More...

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Study finds evidence for reduced brain connections in schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2020

Neuroimaging study reveals decreased levels of the SV2A protein in synapses in patients with schizophrenia. The decrease in the protein could underlie the cognitive difficulties experienced by those with schizophrenia and provide new targets for treatment.... Read More...

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Long-term memory performance depends upon gating system

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2020

Fruit fly study reveals suppression of a genetic switch boosts long-term memory.... Read More...

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Potential new treatment for preventing post traumatic stress disorder

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2020

Study demonstrates a molecular mechanism that contributes to the development of PTSD. The findings could lead to therapeutic interventions for preventing or treating the disorder.... Read More...

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Protein associated with ovarian cancer exacerbates neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2020

OCIAD1, a protein commonly associated with ovarian cancer, contributes to neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease by impairing mitochondrial function, leading to synaptic damage and neural vulnerability.... Read More...

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When pregnant moms are stressed out, babies’ brains suffer

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2020

Stress and anxiety during pregnancy are associated with impaired fetal cerebellar and hippocampal development in children with congenital heart disease.... Read More...

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Genetics

Researchers identify gene with functional role in aging of eye

New insights into a Parkinson’s disease protein

Scientists breach brain barriers to attack tumors

With these neurons, extinguishing fear is its own reward

Inflammation a “game changer” as cellular death dance discovered

Beauty sleep could be real, say body clock biologists

Hyperactive immune system gene causes schizophrenia-like changes

Study finds evidence for reduced brain connections in schizophrenia

Long-term memory performance depends upon gating system

Potential new treatment for preventing post traumatic stress disorder

Protein associated with ovarian cancer exacerbates neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s

When pregnant moms are stressed out, babies’ brains suffer