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·February 19, 2019·5 min read

Extinguishing Fear Memories Relies On An Unusual Change to DNA

Researchers report fear extinction memories form as a result of an adenosine modification, which help to increase the activity of specific genes.

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·February 19, 2019·5 min read

Researchers Create New Map of Brain’s Immune System

Researchers have successfully created a new map of the brain's immune system in both mice and humans. The findings suggest microglia all have the same core signatures, but can act differently, depending on their function. The map also details how the brain's immune system changes as multiple sclerosis progresses.

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·February 18, 2019·6 min read

CRISPR Gene Editing Makes Stem Cells ‘Invisible’ to Immune System

Researchers say the new technique can help prevent transplant rejection.

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·February 18, 2019·3 min read

DNA Variants Significantly Influence Body Fat Distribution

Findings from a new study shed light on how genes predispose some to becoming obese and increase diabetes risks.

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·February 18, 2019·5 min read

Depression Reversed by Activating Gene That Helps Excite Neurons: Male Mouse Study

Researchers report activating the SIRT1 gene in male mice helped to reverse symptoms of depression, such as social isolation and loss of interest. The study suggests drugs that activate SIRT1 may be an effective therapy for some with major depression.

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·February 15, 2019·5 min read

Can We Repair the Brain? Using Stem Cells to Treat Parkinson’s

Researchers report on how new advances in stem cell biology and genetic engineering could be beneficial in developing new treatments for Parkinson's disease.

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·February 15, 2019·4 min read

Brain Discovery Explains A Great Mystery of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Researchers may have solved one of the great mysteries of neuroscience; namely, why neurons in the temporal lobe are the first to die in Alzheimer's disease, and why dopaminergic neurons are damaged first in Parkinson's.

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·February 15, 2019·4 min read

Researchers Describe First Model of Mitochondrial Epilepsy

Researchers have developed a new model of mitochondrial epilepsy which captures specific features observed in patients. The new model may help provide better therapies and treatments for the condition.

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·February 15, 2019·4 min read

Hidden Genes May Underlie Autism Severity

Researchers have implicated a largely hidden part of the human genome in the severity of autism symptoms.

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·February 15, 2019·3 min read

‘Lack of Cleaning’ in Brain Cells is Central to Alzheimer’s

Researchers report dysfunctional mitophagy may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. When mitophagy is improved, symptoms of Alzheimer's almost disappeared in animal models of the disease.

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·February 12, 2019·3 min read

New Insight into Genetic Mutations Associated with Autism

Using CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers discover increased activity in neurons deficient in the CNTN5 or EHMT2 genes may cause ASD related characteristics in humans.

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·February 11, 2019·5 min read

Immunotherapy Can Be Effective in Treating People with Recurrent Glioblastoma

Researchers report administering immunotherapy treatment prior to surgery for those with recurring glioblastoma brain cancer is more effective that using the treatment after surgery.