Using computational tools to investigate gene transcription networks in large collections of brain tissues, a scientific team has identified a…
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‘Clamp’ regulates message transfer between mammal neurons
A fundamental question in nerve biology brings to mind a race car at the starting line: The engine is revving,…
Real-time fMRI treats Tourette Syndrome
Characterized by repetitive movements or vocalizations known as tics, Tourette Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that plagues many adolescents. A…
‘Kissing loops’ in RNA molecule essential for its role in tumor suppression
Human cells — like those of many other organisms — have developed mechanisms to protect us from cancer. Healthy cells…
Gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease is involved in neuronal communication
A study published today in the journal Cell Reports sheds new light on how the CD2AP gene may enhance Alzheimer’s…
What makes some people more receptive to the idea of being vaccinated against infectious disease? Three factors are identified as the primary motivators
Fear, trust, and the likelihood of exposure are three leading factors that influence whether people are willing to be vaccinated…
Wearing hearing aid may help protect brain in later life
A new study has concluded that people who wear a hearing aid for age-related hearing problems maintain better brain function…
Differences in MS patients’ cerebrospinal fluid may be key to drugs that halt progression
The disability burden for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) can vary significantly depending on whether they have a relapsing/remitting form…
Immune cells invade aging brains, disrupt new nerve cell formation
A study by Stanford University School of Medicine investigators has revealed that immune cells infiltrate the rare newborn nerve-cell nurseries…
Virtual reality can spot navigation problems in early Alzheimer’s disease
Virtual reality (VR) can identify early Alzheimer’s disease more accurately than ‘gold standard’ cognitive tests currently in use, suggests new…