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·June 9, 2022·5 min read

A ‘Double Life’ for a Key Parkinson’s Disease Protein

The Parkinson's-associated protein alpha-synuclein appears to act as a "toggle switch" that helps control vesicle transportation and gene expression. In a diseased state, this delicate balance is broken. The findings have implications for the development of new treatments for Parkinson's disease.

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·June 5, 2022·3 min read

Studying Autophagy to Help Us Understand the Mechanisms of Aging-Related Diseases

Researchers have identified the cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate selective autophagy.

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·June 3, 2022·6 min read

Key Factor in Neocortex Development Discovered

A new study sheds light on how the neocortex in the human brain develops.

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·June 2, 2022·4 min read

Broad Spectrum of Autism Depends on Spectrum of Genetic Factors

Genetic factors influence the severity of symptoms in children on the autism spectrum, and different genetic factors were associated with different symptoms of ASD.

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·May 31, 2022·4 min read

Genetic Sex Determines the Way Your Muscle “Talks” to Other Tissues in Your Body

Sex-specific circuits in muscles signal to other tissues and organs, processing muscle impact differently in males and females.

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·May 25, 2022·4 min read

Researchers May Have Found the Missing Link Between Alzheimer’s and Vascular Disease

The FMNL2 gene links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports. Changes of activity in the FMNL2 caused by cerebrovascular disease prevent the efficient cleaning of toxic proteins in the brain, leading to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 25, 2022·3 min read

Seven Healthy Habits Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia in Those With Genetic Risk

From keeping active and eating a healthy diet to controlling cholesterol and reducing sugar intake, researchers report on seven simple lifestyle changes older adults with genetic risk factors can make to reduce the chance of developing dementia.

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·May 24, 2022·5 min read

Mechanism Shared by Mutations in Different Genes Associated With Autism, Schizophrenia, and Other Conditions Discovered

Researchers have identified a mechanism shared by mutations in the SHANK3 and ADNP genes. The genes have been associated with the development of ASD and schizophrenia.

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·May 23, 2022·5 min read

A Subtle Genetic Change Gives New Clues About Epilepsy

A new study sheds light on the biological mechanism behind some genetic forms of epilepsy.

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·May 21, 2022·4 min read

Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Treatment

AZD1236, an existing drug used primarily for the treatment of COPD, reduces damage following spinal cord injury by inhibiting the inflammatory response in the spinal cord.