How One Protein Rewires the Maternal Brain
Summary: Presence of the MECP2 protein in parvalbumin (PV) interneurons is essential for new mother mice to quickly learn and respond to…
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New Study Blocks Alzheimer’s Neuronal Death and Oxidative Stress
The Center for Nanoparticle Research has developed mitochondria-targeting ceria nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) that can reduce neuronal cell death in experimental models of…
Study Finds Genes Linked to Alcohol Use
Summary: Researchers have identified 29 genes linked to problematic alcohol use. The new international study shows that, in addition to a higher…
Gut Bacteria Boost Bees’ Memory
Summary: A species of gut bacteria, Lactobacillus apis, is associated with improved memory and cognitive performance in bumblebees. Source: Queen Mary University…
How MDMA (Ecstasy) Affects the Brain
Researchers from the University of Liverpool have examined how ecstasy (MDMA) affects different regions of the human brain. Dr Carl Roberts and…
Researchers Identify Mechanism Explaining Alzheimer’s Spread
Summary: New research identifies tiny exosomes as a major route for the neuron-to-neuron spread of toxic amyloid‑beta oligomers, a process that promotes…
Study Identifies Microgravity as Cause of Astronaut Vision Loss
Summary: New research suggests a likely cause of vision problems experienced by astronauts on long-duration space missions. Source: RSNA Researchers report that…
Anti-Inflammatory Molecules Decline in Aging Brains, Study Shows
Summary: Researchers have identified a family of brain lipids, called SGDGs (3-sulfogalactosyl diacylglycerols), that decline with age. These lipids show anti-inflammatory activity…
Stem Cell Models Reveal Origins and Treatment Clues for Epilepsy
U‑M Study Uses Patient Skin Cells to Reveal Unexpected Mechanism in Dravet Syndrome A University of Michigan research team has used a…
Certain Drug Combinations Improve Schizophrenia Outcomes
Summary: A new study indicates that certain medication combinations may lead to better outcomes for people with schizophrenia. Researchers reported that patients…
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