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Gene regulators work together for oversized impact on schizophrenia risk

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 23, 2019

Using CRISPR to alter the expression of four schizophrenia implicated genes which harbor expression quantitative trait loci, researchers were able to mirror gene expression changes seen in postmortem brains of those suffering from three mental health disorders.... Read More...

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New piece of Alzheimer’s puzzle found

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 17, 2019

When injected into mouse models of Alzheimer's disease, two short peptides significantly improved memory, reduced inflammation, and lowered amyloid plaque buildup in the brain.... Read More...

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Transplanted brain stem cells survive without anti-rejection drugs

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 16, 2019

Researchers have developed a new method to transplant neural stem cells into mice without the need for lifelong anti-rejection medications.... Read More...

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A new approach for treating inflammation

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 16, 2019

Targeting the miR-199, a microRNA which reduces the migration of neutrophils could potentially reduce inflammation without compromising the immune system.... Read More...

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How lymphoma cells metastasize to the brain

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 16, 2019

In aging mice, chronic inflammatory processes lead lymphoma cells which entered the brain to be retained, rather than released directly back into the blood.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s disease risk gene APOE4 impairs function of brain immune cells

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 16, 2019

APOE4 increases the inflammatory response of human microglia while reducing cellular migration. The gene also impairs the metabolic activity of the immune cells. The findings show APOE4 has a profound impact on the basic functions of microglia.... Read More...

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Brain activity intensity drives need for sleep

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 16, 2019

Galanin expressing neurons are selectively active during rebound sleep. The expression of galanin increases after neuronal activity and sleep deprivation. The neuropeptide plays a critical role in sleep homeostasis.... Read More...

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How the eyes might be windows to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 15, 2019

Adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, have greater pupil dilation when taking cognitive tests than their cognitively normal peers. Task-evoked pupillary response may be a cost-effective, and low invasive screening test for those at genetic risk for Alzheimer's before the symptoms of the disease take hold. ... Read More...

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Scientists identify gene as master regulator in schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 14, 2019

TCF4 may serve as a master regulator of a gene network dysregulated in schizophrenia at the early stages of neurodevelopment.... Read More...

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Is laziness a choice or genetic trait?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 6, 2019

Study identifies a specific gene in rats that relates to physical inactivity. The gene could play a role in human sedentary behaviors.... Read More...

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Genes associated with left-handedness linked with shape of the brain’s language regions

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 5, 2019

Four genetic regions have been identified as playing a role in left-handedness. Three of the four genes were associated with proteins involved in brain development and structure. Neuroimaging revealed those who were left-handed had increased functional connectivity between left and right language networks. Researchers also found correlations between the genetic regions associated with left-handedness and slightly reduced Parkinson's risk, but a slightly increased risk for schizophrenia.... Read More...

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New insight into motor neuron death mechanisms could be a step toward ALS treatment

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 4, 2019

When a motor neuron-specific pool of heat shock protein 90 (Hps90) was inhibited, motor neuron apoptosis was triggered.... Read More...

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Neuroscience

Male and female mice have different brain cells

First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

How hunger makes food tastier

Neurology

First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

Hormone therapy associated with improved cognition

Frontotemporal dementia is associated with alterations in immune system function

AI

Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Computer model helps make sense of human memory

AI helps scientists predict depression outcomes

Robotics

Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Electronic glove offers ‘humanlike’ features for prosthetic hand users

Robotic thread is designed to slip through the brain’s blood vessels

Psychology

Investigating the full spectrum of suicide

New insights into biological underpinnings of schizophrenia

Researchers discover potential therapy to treat detrimental effects of marijuana

Genetics

Gene regulators work together for oversized impact on schizophrenia risk

New piece of Alzheimer’s puzzle found

Transplanted brain stem cells survive without anti-rejection drugs

A new approach for treating inflammation

How lymphoma cells metastasize to the brain

Alzheimer’s disease risk gene APOE4 impairs function of brain immune cells

Brain activity intensity drives need for sleep

How the eyes might be windows to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists identify gene as master regulator in schizophrenia

Is laziness a choice or genetic trait?

Genes associated with left-handedness linked with shape of the brain’s language regions

New insight into motor neuron death mechanisms could be a step toward ALS treatment