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·October 10, 2016·6 min read

Alzheimer’s Could be Treated With Gene Therapy: Mouse Study

Researchers report they have successfully prevented the development of Alzheimer's in mice by using gene therapy delivered by a virus to the brain.

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·October 10, 2016·3 min read

Cell Protein Offers New Hope in Fighting the Effects of Aging

A new study could be the first step to developing drugs that targets carbonic anhydrase in mitochondria to help protect against aging and neurodegeneration.

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·October 9, 2016·4 min read

Researchers Uncover a New Disruption at the Root of Parkinson’s

Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that causes Parkinson's can prevent synapses from coping with the stress of intense brain activity.

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·October 8, 2016·3 min read

Possible Genetic Basis for Autism Discovered

Researchers have examined the sequence of more than 650 genes associated with autism and discovered characteristics that distinguish them from other brain specific genes.

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·October 6, 2016·4 min read

Differing Division Rates of Brain Stem Cells

A new study reports stem cells in the human brain take more time to arrange the chromosomes before distribution than stem cells of great apes.

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·October 6, 2016·4 min read

New Approach to Block Binge Eating

Researchers have identified a new therapeutic target to help treat compulsive binge eating.

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·October 6, 2016·5 min read

Mental Illness Genetically Linked to Drug Use and Misuse

A new study reports there could be a genetic risk for mental illness in those who are more likely to misuse drugs.

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·October 5, 2016·4 min read

Enzyme Treatment of Gene May Reverse Effects of Alzheimer’s

Researchers suggest the ApoE gene could be a promising new target for therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 4, 2016·3 min read

Overlooked and Misunderstood Gene Linked to Schizophrenia

A new study reports a gene previously linked to hypertension is also associated with schizophrenia and other mental health disorders.

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·October 4, 2016·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Linked Protein Can Be Removed From Brain Without Hindering Memory and Learning

Researchers report mice can retain their memories and ability to learn when almost all ApoE is removed from the brain but kept present in the liver to filter cholesterol.