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Identifying a new genetic cause of inherited neuropathy

Inherited mutations in a gene that keeps nerve cells intact were shown, for the first time, to be a driver of neuropathy known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

4 Aug 2020

Novel therapeutics targeting primary cilia may reverse neurodevelopmental disorders

Primary cilia are structures that act like antennas for cells to identify signals and occur less in mice affected by Fragile X syndrome since birth.

31 Jul 2020

Scientists use computational biology to identify functional elements in the human genome

UMass Medical School researchers Zhiping Weng, PhD, and Jill Moore, PhD, and MD/PhD students Michael Purcaro and Henry Pratt are lead authors on the latest publication of data from the ambitious ENCODE project.

30 Jul 2020

Discovering the Critical Role of Astrocytes in Neurodegenerative Diseases

AZoLifeSciences talks to Dr. Shane Liddelow about their research into discovering the critical role of astrocytes in neurodegenerative diseases like glaucoma.

29 Jul 2020

Research identifies how the gut communicates with spinal cord and brain

You're faced with a big decision so your second brain provides what's normally referred to as 'gut instinct', but how did this sensation reach you before it was too late?

27 Jul 2020

Optical fibers made of agar have potential for various medical applications

An optical fiber made of agar has been produced at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. This device is edible, biocompatible and biodegradable.

27 Jul 2020

Researchers identify mechanism that prevents death of neurons

When our neurons -- the principle cells of the brain -- die, so do we. Most neurons are created during embryonic development and have no "backup" after birth.

27 Jul 2020

Researchers identify the role of calcium channel subunits in synapse development

The ability of the human brain to process and store information is determined to a large extent by the connectivity between nerve cells. Chemical synapses are very important in this context as they constitute the interface for the transmission of information between individual nerve cells.

23 Jul 2020

Fat-burning neurons have previously unrecognized powers, study reveals

There's no doubt that you can lose fat by eating less or moving more--yet after decades of research, the biology underlying this equation remains mysterious.

23 Jul 2020

Boosting metabolic resources in the brain could be a way to slow neurodegeneration

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have shown for the first time that when one optic nerve in the eye is damaged, as in glaucoma, the opposite optic nerve comes to the rescue by sharing its metabolic energy.

22 Jul 2020

New class of proteins can help treat neurological diseases

At the University of Texas Health Science Center, scientists have identified a new group of proteins that guard synapses against damage.

20 Jul 2020

Study sheds light on protein involved in Huntington’s disease

Researchers have performed a new study that exposes complex details regarding the biology of the huntingtin protein (HTT), which causes Huntington’s disease.

20 Jul 2020

Study shows how cells respond to nutrient deprivation

The idea of the cell as a city is a common introduction to biology, conjuring depictions of the cell's organelles as power plants, factories, roads, libraries, warehouses and more.

17 Jul 2020

Blood vessels communicate with peripheral neurons to regulate neuronal differentiation

Researchers at Pompeu Fabra University have shown for the first time that blood vessels communicate with neurons in the peripheral nervous system, regulating their proliferation and differentiation.

17 Jul 2020

Psychological distress may indicate the penetration of COVID-19 virus into the central nervous system

Depressed mood or anxiety exhibited in COVID-19 patients may possibly be a sign the virus affects the central nervous system, according to an international study led by a University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researcher.

15 Jul 2020

Unfamiliar social interactions can produce negative emotions in people with autism

Some individuals love meeting new people, while others abhor the idea. For individuals with conditions such as autism, unfamiliar social interactions can produce negative emotions such as fear and anxiety.

15 Jul 2020

RNA editing repair technique shows promise for treating neurological disorders

Researchers have effectively edited RNA in a living creature such that the repaired RNA subsequently rectified a mutation in a protein that leads to Rett syndrome—a debilitating neurological disorder that affects people.

15 Jul 2020

DNA sequencing method maps long-range connections between brain regions

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has developed a novel method that employs DNA sequencing to efficiently plot long-range connections between various brain regions.

15 Jul 2020

Scientists imitate the functioning of brain neurons using semiconductor materials

Especially activities in the field of artificial intelligence, like teaching robots to walk or precise automatic image recognition, demand ever more powerful, yet at the same time more economical computer chips.

15 Jul 2020

UTEP receives $1.3 million to shed light on how neural circuits impact specific behaviors in humans

The University of Texas at El Paso was awarded $1.3 million from the National Institutes of Health to shed light on how the combined function of neural circuits impacts specific behaviors in humans.

14 Jul 2020

Neurons News and Research

Identifying a new genetic cause of inherited neuropathy

Novel therapeutics targeting primary cilia may reverse neurodevelopmental disorders

Scientists use computational biology to identify functional elements in the human genome

Discovering the Critical Role of Astrocytes in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Research identifies how the gut communicates with spinal cord and brain

Optical fibers made of agar have potential for various medical applications

Researchers identify mechanism that prevents death of neurons

Researchers identify the role of calcium channel subunits in synapse development

Fat-burning neurons have previously unrecognized powers, study reveals

Boosting metabolic resources in the brain could be a way to slow neurodegeneration

New class of proteins can help treat neurological diseases

Study sheds light on protein involved in Huntington’s disease

Study shows how cells respond to nutrient deprivation

Blood vessels communicate with peripheral neurons to regulate neuronal differentiation

Psychological distress may indicate the penetration of COVID-19 virus into the central nervous system

Unfamiliar social interactions can produce negative emotions in people with autism

RNA editing repair technique shows promise for treating neurological disorders

DNA sequencing method maps long-range connections between brain regions

Scientists imitate the functioning of brain neurons using semiconductor materials

UTEP receives $1.3 million to shed light on how neural circuits impact specific behaviors in humans

Discovering the Critical Role of Astrocytes in Neurodegenerative Diseases

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