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Uncovering human-specific genes linked to brain development and disorders

The human brain's remarkably prolonged development is unique among mammals and is thought to contribute to our advanced learning abilities.

14 Oct 2024

Semaglutide improves heart health and reduces weight in obese patients, but with side effects

Semaglutide significantly reduces cardiovascular events and adverse effects in overweight and obese patients. The study highlights semaglutide's superiority over other GLP-1 agonists for cardiovascular health.

14 Oct 2024

Differential gene expression linked to alcohol use disorder, offering new treatment possibilities

Researchers identified key gene expression differences in addiction-relevant brain regions that provide new insights into alcohol use disorder and potential therapeutic targets.

14 Oct 2024

Epigenomic dynamics shape human brain development and neuropsychiatric disorder risks

Researchers investigate chromatin conformational and epigenomic reorganization during the development of the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.

14 Oct 2024

Anne Bang joins research to understand the genetic underpinnings of psychiatric conditions

Scientists have linked neuropsychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and autism, to changes in many genes involved in early brain development.

12 Oct 2024

Unique protein complex found to influence brain function and anxiety

Scientists at Université de Montréal and its affiliated Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) have uncovered unique roles for a protein complex in the structural organization and function of brain cell connectivity, as well as in specific cognitive behaviors.

12 Oct 2024

Innovative nanodiscs offer less invasive method for deep brain stimulation

Novel magnetic nanodiscs could provide a much less invasive way of stimulating parts of the brain, paving the way for stimulation therapies without implants or genetic modification, MIT researchers report.

12 Oct 2024

Innovative tissue expansion technique transforms conventional microscopy capabilities

A classical way to image nanoscale structures in cells is with high-powered, expensive super-resolution microscopes. As an alternative, MIT researchers have developed a way to expand tissue before imaging it -; a technique that allows them to achieve nanoscale resolution with a conventional light microscope.

12 Oct 2024

New magnetogenetics technology holds promise as a powerful tool for studying the brain

A new technology enables the control of specific brain circuits non-invasively with magnetic fields, according to a preclinical study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, The Rockefeller University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

10 Oct 2024

Researchers decode how the brain identifies and responds to odors

Investigating neuronal activity in the brain, this study highlights how olfactory cues are processed, emphasizing the roles of the piriform cortex and amygdala.

10 Oct 2024

UVA research reveals nervous system's role in C. difficile infections

The portion of our nervous systems responsible for the "fight or flight" response can shape the severity of potentially deadly C. difficile infections, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine reveals.

10 Oct 2024

Understanding the mysterious cells in the brain's visual cortex

Imagine yourself sometime in the far future aboard a routine rocket to Mars. Someone just spilled their drink. Without gravity, it collects in floating blobs that ripple right before your eyes. Now freeze.

10 Oct 2024

New computer simulation offers insights into brain function

A new computer simulation of how our brains develop and grow neurons has been built by scientists from the University of Surrey.

10 Oct 2024

First map of DNA modification in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex created

A UCLA-led study has provided an unprecedented look at how gene regulation evolves during human brain development, showing how the 3D structure of chromatin -; DNA and proteins -; plays a critical role.

9 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover neuronal mechanisms of human odor perception

We often only realize how important our sense of smell is when it is no longer there: food hardly tastes good, or we no longer react to dangers such as the smell of smoke.

9 Oct 2024

Novel antibody shows promise for pain relief in peripheral nerves

Cell surface proteins play a crucial role in cell communication and in sensing changes in the extracellular environment.

9 Oct 2024

Novel gene therapy holds potential in treating patients with epilepsy

Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) are working on a therapy that holds potential in treating patients with epilepsy, a neurological disorder defined by recurring seizures due to abnormal brain activity.

9 Oct 2024

Transposable elements found to be dysregulated in Alzheimer's brains, revealing potential targets for therapy

Study reveals widespread dysregulation of transposable elements (TEs) in aging human brains with Alzheimer's disease, using advanced techniques like CRISPR interference to identify TE-related risk genes.

9 Oct 2024

Liver X receptor beta offers new hope in treating depression and anxiety

Liver X receptor beta (LXRβ) shows potential in reducing depression and anxiety by improving neurogenesis, reducing neuroinflammation, and enhancing cognitive and emotional function. More research on LXR agonists could reveal new treatments for mental health disorders.

8 Oct 2024

Replicating Lewy body formation in living neurons to understand Parkinson's disease

Lewy bodies are a hallmark of Parkinson's disease (PD) and other related neurological conditions. Understanding why and how they develop is critical to developing better treatments.

8 Oct 2024

Neurons News and Research

Uncovering human-specific genes linked to brain development and disorders

Semaglutide improves heart health and reduces weight in obese patients, but with side effects

Differential gene expression linked to alcohol use disorder, offering new treatment possibilities

Epigenomic dynamics shape human brain development and neuropsychiatric disorder risks

Anne Bang joins research to understand the genetic underpinnings of psychiatric conditions

Unique protein complex found to influence brain function and anxiety

Innovative nanodiscs offer less invasive method for deep brain stimulation

Innovative tissue expansion technique transforms conventional microscopy capabilities

New magnetogenetics technology holds promise as a powerful tool for studying the brain

Researchers decode how the brain identifies and responds to odors

UVA research reveals nervous system's role in C. difficile infections

Understanding the mysterious cells in the brain's visual cortex

New computer simulation offers insights into brain function

First map of DNA modification in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex created

Researchers uncover neuronal mechanisms of human odor perception

Novel antibody shows promise for pain relief in peripheral nerves

Novel gene therapy holds potential in treating patients with epilepsy

Transposable elements found to be dysregulated in Alzheimer's brains, revealing potential targets for therapy

Liver X receptor beta offers new hope in treating depression and anxiety

Replicating Lewy body formation in living neurons to understand Parkinson's disease

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Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

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