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·December 31, 2015·5 min read

Study Opens New Doors for ALS Drug Discovery

Researchers pin down the structure of toxic clumps of a protein associated with a large number of ALS cases. The findings could help open the door to developing new drugs to treat the disease.

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·December 22, 2015·4 min read

Epigenetic Processes Linked to Cerebellar Circuitry Development

A new study describes the epigenetic mechanisms that underlie the development of the cerebellum.

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·December 21, 2015·3 min read

Epigenetic Aging Accelerated by Lifetime Stress

Lifetime exposure to stress hormones affects the regulation of genes associated with aging and age related diseases, a new study reports.

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·December 21, 2015·4 min read

Intelligence Network in the Human Brain Discovered

Researchers identify two gene clusters in the brain linked to human intelligence.

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·December 21, 2015·4 min read

Slowing Alzheimer’s by Speeding Up Brain’s Waste Disposal

Researchers identify a therapeutic target for clearing toxic proteins in Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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·December 17, 2015·4 min read

A Molecular Basis for Memory

Study supports the hypothesis that memories are encoded with the help of epigenetic modification.

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·December 15, 2015·4 min read

Mechanism for Specific Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Discovered

Researchers have identified a gene variant linked to psychotic symptoms and cognitive impairment in people with bipolar disorder.

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·December 14, 2015·5 min read

Age Related Cognitive Decline Genes Discovered in Adult Worm Neurons

Finding could point the way to new therapies to extend life and enhance healthy aging in humans.

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·December 14, 2015·6 min read

Altered Activity in Cell Cycle Genes May Underlie Abnormal Brain Growth in Autistic Toddlers

A new study identifies common genomic defects that may explain why children with autism have an abnormal number of brain cells and abnormal brain growth.