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This image shows a mouse olfactory bulb.

·February 19, 2015·2 min read

Researchers Observe Stem Cell Specialization in the Brain

According to a recently published stem cell study, new cells are quick to respond to sensory stimuli and adopt a function.

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·February 19, 2015·3 min read

New Brain Mapping Reveals Unknown Cell Types

Researchers have produced a detailed map of cortical cells types and gene activity within them. They also report identifying a number of previously unknown cell types.

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·February 19, 2015·4 min read

Evolving a Bigger Brain with Human DNA

Researchers have shown it is possible to pick out key changes in genetic code between humans and chimpanzees. They were then able to visualize the contributions to early brain development using mouse embryos.

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·February 18, 2015·5 min read

Epigenome of More than 100 Tissue and Cell Types Mapped

Researchers have successfully mapped the epigenome for more than 100 different tissue and cell types.

This illustration shows how the mutations influence the rhoa pathway.

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·February 18, 2015·2 min read

Autism Genes Activate During Fetal Brain Development

Researchers discover that genetic mutations linked to Autism in children are connected to the RhoA pathway.

The image shows the molecular chaperone binding to amyloid beta.

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·February 17, 2015·5 min read

Molecular Inhibitor Breaks Cycle That Leads to Alzheimer’s

A new study reports a molecular chaperone can inhibit a key stage in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

This is a microscopic image of plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer's.

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·February 17, 2015·5 min read

Tau Associated MAPT Gene Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

The findings reported in a new study could help improve the diagnosis and develop new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

The image shows the cellular target (the red spot) for marvel molecule MCC950.

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·February 16, 2015·3 min read

Scientists Uncover Marvel Molecule that Could Lead to Treatments for Inflammatory Diseases

Researchers have discovered a molecule, MCC950, which suppresses the NLRP3 inflammasome.

The image shows hippocampal pyramidal cells.

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·February 16, 2015·3 min read

Human Neural Stem Cells Restore Cognitive Functions Impaired by Chemotherapy

A new study reports human neural stem cells show promise for reversing cognitive impairments following chemotherapy.

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·February 13, 2015·6 min read

Seven Genes for X-Linked Intellectual Disability – (Correction)

Researchers have discovered new mutations on the X chromosome which can lead to various forms of intellectual disabilities.

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·February 11, 2015·3 min read

Study Finds Air Pollution Affects Short Term Memory, IQ and Brain Metabolic Ratios

According to a new study, children living in cities with significant levels of air pollution face increased risk for short term memory loss, lower IQ and other detrimental neurological problems.