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·February 12, 2016·3 min read

‘Mini Brains’ Created to Study Neurological Diseases

Researchers report they have successfully developed 'mini-brains' made up of the many neurons and cells in the human brain. The mini brains could allow for better research and reduce the need for animal testing.

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·October 18, 2018·2 min read

‘Missing in Action’ Multiple Sclerosis Genes Discovered

Researchers have identified four new genes that act independently as risk factors for multiple sclerosis.

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·March 20, 2018·4 min read

‘Missing Mutation’ Found in Severe Infant Epilepsy

Researchers establish SCN3A genetic mutations cause infantile epileptic encephalopathy.

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·September 18, 2017·3 min read

‘My Genes Made Me Do It’: Behavioral Genetic Evidence in Criminal Court

Despite growing evidence linking genetics to some criminal behavior, researchers report using genetic evidence is a court room is likely not to be an effective tool in persuading juries that a defendant is less culpable for their actions.

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·August 12, 2020·4 min read

‘Reelin’ in a New Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

Decreasing the amount of Reelin significantly protected against disease symptoms and promoted recovery in symptomatic animal models of multiple sclerosis. Reelin levels appear to correlate with MS severity and stages. Researchers report lowering levels of the protein could be a potential avenue of treatment for the autoimmune disorder.

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·September 30, 2019·4 min read

‘Relaxed’ enzymes may be at the root of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

The severity of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is linked to the degree to which the aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases enzyme is relaxed or extended.

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·February 24, 2020·4 min read

‘Resetting’ immune cells improves traumatic brain injury recovery

By inhibiting a particular receptor microglia use to survive, researchers reduced neuroinflammation and prompted recovery following traumatic brain injury in mouse models.

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·July 26, 2017·4 min read

‘Residual Echo’ of Ancient Humans in Scans May Hold Clues to Mental Disorders

A new study in Scientific Reports finds evidence from MRI scans suggests Neanderthal derived genetic variations affect how the brains of modern humans work. Findings may shed light on specific deficits seen in ASD and schizophrenia, researchers believe.

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·December 8, 2020·6 min read

‘SCOUT’ Helps Researchers Find, Quantify Significant Differences Among Organoids

SCOUT is a newly developed pipeline for clearing, labeling, 3D imaging, and analyzing cerebral organoids.

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·April 6, 2018·3 min read

‘Sleeping’ Stem Cells Could Aid Brain Repair

Researchers have identified a new type of stem cell which may aid neural repair following injury or disease.

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·October 11, 2019·5 min read

‘Sticky’ gene may help Valium calm nerves

A new study challenges existing theories about how benzodiazepines, such as valium, work to calm nerves. Researchers report a 'sticky' gene called Shisa7 plays a critical role in the regulation of inhibitory neural circuits, and the sedative effects benzodiazepines have on circuit activity.