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the image shows an MRI scan of an Alzheimer's patient who carries the TERM2 genetic mutation.

·October 18, 2013·3 min read

Genetic Mutation Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Doubles Rate of Brain Tissue Loss

Carries of the TREM2 genetic mutation associated with Alzheimer's disease could develop the disease up to three years earlier than expected, a new study finds.

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·October 17, 2013·5 min read

Researchers Expand the Genetic Code of Mammals to Control Protein Activity in Neurons with Light

Using a new optogenetic technique, researchers change the shape of a protein in the brains of mice.

This is a cross section MRI of a patient with ALS.

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·October 16, 2013·6 min read

‘Individualized’ Therapy for the Brain Targets Specific Gene Mutations Causing Dementia and ALS

Using neurons created from iPS cells derived from people with ALS, researchers develop a new drug which appears to halt the impact of the genetic mutations in some forms of ALS and dementia.

The image shows the itch and pain neurons.

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·October 15, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Unravel Mechanisms in Chronic Itching

Neurons which send itch signals also co-opt pain neurons to intensify the itching sensation, a new study reports.

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·October 11, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Identify Protein Linking Exercise to Brain Health

Researchers isolated a protein which is increased during indurance exercise and gave it to non-exercising mice. The protein turned on genes which promote brain health and encouage new neurons to grow.

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·October 10, 2013·5 min read

The Cancer Genome Atlas Exposes More Secrets of Lethal Brain Tumor

Researchers delve deeply into the genomics of 599 GBM brain cancer cases to better target the disease.

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·October 9, 2013·3 min read

Single Gene Mutation Linked to Diverse Neurological Disorders

A gene mutation which causes Lesch-Nyhan syndrome could provide clues to the developmental and neurological defects noted in other neurodegenerative diseases.

This image shows Miss A, a patient with anorexia.

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·October 8, 2013·4 min read

Two Genes Linked to Increased Risk for Eating Disorders

Researchers have identified two gene mutations associated with an increased risk of developing eating disorders.

The image is a cervical spine MRI with enhancement showing multiple sclerosis.

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·October 4, 2013·6 min read

Researchers Uncover 48 New Genetic Variants Associated with Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have identified an additional 48 genetic variants which influence the risk of developing MS. There are now 110 genetic variants associated with the disease.