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·July 11, 2012·3 min read

Two Proteins Offer a Clearer Way to Treat Huntington’s Disease

HD mice crossbred with mice that produced greater levels of PGC-1alpha showed dramatic improvement. Production of misfolded proteins was essentially eliminated and the mice behaved normally. “Degeneration of brain cells is prevented. Neurons don’t die,” said La Spada.

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·July 9, 2012·4 min read

Researchers Discover Gene Defect for New Syndrome

Research teams discovered a gene defect linked to a cluster of systemic complications, including life-threatening thoracic aortic disease and intracranial aneurysms. The new syndrome is similar, but distinct from known syndromes such as Marfan and Loeys-Dietz syndrome.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology

·July 9, 2012·3 min read

Pediatric Tumors Traced to Stem Cells in Developing Brain

Scientists showed in mice that disabling a gene linked to a common pediatric tumor disorder, neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), made stem cells from one part of the brain proliferate rapidly. But the same genetic deficit had no effect on stem cells from another brain region.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·July 6, 2012·2 min read

Zebrafish Reveal Promising Mechanism for Healing Spinal Cord Injury

Preliminary results in mice show that Fgf injections near a spinal injury increase both the number of glia cells at the site and the elongated morphology. Their evidence suggests that Fgfs may work to create an environment more supportive of regeneration in mammals as well and could be a valuable therapeutic target.

Genetics

·July 5, 2012·3 min read

Scientists Identify Gene Linked to Facial, Skull and Cognitive Impairment

A gene whose mutation results in malformed faces and skulls as well as mental retardation has been found by scientists.

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·July 3, 2012·2 min read

Scientists Discover Bees Can “Turn Back Time”, Reverse Brain Aging

Honeybees can reverse brain aging and learning deficits when they take on nest responsibilities usually done by younger bees. Findings suggest social interventions may be used to slow or treat age-related dementia.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·July 2, 2012·3 min read

DNA Sequenced for Parrot’s Ability to Parrot

Scientists say they have assembled more completely the string of genetic letters that could control how well parrots learn to imitate their owners and other sounds by using single molecule sequencing.

Autism Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 2, 2012·3 min read

Researchers Report Success in Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder

Using cyclocreatine, researchers successfully treated an autism spectrum disorder known as creatine transporter deficiency in a mouse model of autism.

Autism Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology

·June 29, 2012·5 min read

Study Finds New Gene Mutations that Lead to Enlarged Brain Size, Cancer, Autism, Epilepsy

Researchers shed light on molecular cause of childhood’s worst conditions as first step toward developing more effective treatments.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 28, 2012·3 min read

Study Finds Genes Associated with Hippocampal Atrophy

In a genome-wide association (GWA) study, researchers from Boston University Schools of Medicine (BUSM) and Public Health (BUSPH), have identified...

Featured Genetics Neurology

·June 28, 2012·3 min read

Human Model of Huntington’s Disease Created from Skin’s Stem Cells

‘HD in a dish’ will facilitate search for elusive treatment. An international consortium of Huntington’s disease experts, including several from...

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 27, 2012·5 min read

New Vaccine for Nicotine Addiction Successfully Tested in Mice

Weill Cornell researchers develop novel antibody vaccine that blocks addictive nicotine chemicals from reaching the brain. Researchers at Weill Cornell...

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Genetics

Two Proteins Offer a Clearer Way to Treat Huntington’s Disease

Researchers Discover Gene Defect for New Syndrome

Pediatric Tumors Traced to Stem Cells in Developing Brain

Zebrafish Reveal Promising Mechanism for Healing Spinal Cord Injury

Scientists Identify Gene Linked to Facial, Skull and Cognitive Impairment

Scientists Discover Bees Can “Turn Back Time”, Reverse Brain Aging

DNA Sequenced for Parrot’s Ability to Parrot

Researchers Report Success in Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study Finds New Gene Mutations that Lead to Enlarged Brain Size, Cancer, Autism, Epilepsy

Study Finds Genes Associated with Hippocampal Atrophy

Human Model of Huntington’s Disease Created from Skin’s Stem Cells

New Vaccine for Nicotine Addiction Successfully Tested in Mice

Linking Stress to Comfort Food Cravings: A Brain Chemical’s Role

Childhood Stability Fosters Risk-Taking and Exploration

COVIDiots! How COVID-19 Reshaped Our Language

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