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P2X4 receptor key for delaying the progression of Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers have identified a receptor in the microglial cells that increases their anti-inflammatory potential in order to reduce the damage in MS...
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Scientists uncover the role of PRMT5 in the production of myelin-forming cells
The discovery is a major step toward understanding the mechanisms of myelin production and the potential for treating certain central nervous system diseases...
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Brain changes responsible for the appetite effects of cannabis identified
New research on how cannabis use alters eating behaviour could lead to treatments for appetite loss in chronic illness...
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Study identifies potential therapy for a common cause of dementia
Early-stage research has uncovered a potential approach to treat one of the commonest causes of dementia and stroke in older people...
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Epidemiologists highlight a link between Alzheimer’s and herpes
A new commentary by epidemiologists supports the viability of a potential way to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease...
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New insight into Huntington’s disease may open door to drug development
Researchers have developed a new theory on Huntington's disease which is being welcomed for showing promise to open new avenues of drug development for the condition...
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How does Parkinson’s disease develop?
Study raises doubts on a previous theory of Parkinson’s disease...
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New software designed for rapid, automated identification of dendritic spines
Researchers release open source software, connecting and building the neuroscience coding community...
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Experimental drug stops Parkinson’s disease progression in mice
Researchers say they have developed an experimental drug, similar to compounds used to treat diabetes, that slows the progression of Parkinson's disease...
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MicroRNA provides promise in search for simple, early test for Alzheimer’s
Researchers have found early evidence that tiny snippets of microRNA may help with early detection of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease...
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CRISPR-Gold used to reduce repetitive behaviours in FXS
Gold nanoparticles carried Cas9 enzyme into brain, editing receptor and lessening burying behaviour...
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Molecular alterations provide insight into Huntington’s disease
Scientists have applied their high-throughput, multi-pronged approach to Huntington's disease, and uncovered the functional significance of various molecular changes...
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Alpha-synuclein clumps promote Parkinson’s progression
Detailed brain cell analysis has helped researchers uncover new mechanisms thought to underlie Parkinson's disease...
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Link found between neurotransmitter imbalance and brain connectivity in those with autism
Researchers have identified a link between a neurotransmitter imbalance and brain connectivity between regions of the brain that play a role in social communication and language.
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Arc protein ‘switch off’ essential for cognitive flexibility
An international team of scientists has discovered that memory, learning and cognitive flexibility depend on a 'switch off' of the Arc protein in the brain, which could enable us to better understand and combat neurological diseases that inhibit memory, such as Alzheimer's.
