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Brain activity pattern may be early sign of schizophrenia
In a study that might enable earlier diagnosis, neuroscientists find abnormal brain connections that can predict the onset of psychotic episodes...
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GFAP gene mutation creates tangles in brain cells – cause of neurological disease
A recent study in the U.S. has identified how a mutation in the GFAP gene, which encodes for the GFAP protein, causes the tangles in brain cells associated with Alexander disease and may also impact other neurological diseases.
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Laser-capture RNA seq technique connects Parkinson’s and psychiatric diseases
A comprehensive study reveals an expanding universe of 'darkest of the dark matter' RNAs in dopamine-producing cells in our brains...
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Neurons in the inner ear can lead to new therapies for hearing disorders
Researchers have identified four types of neurons in the peripheral auditory system, three of which are new to science...
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Short protein fibres predict the onset and course of Huntington’s disease
A research team has reported that short protein fibres precede the formation of larger deposits that accumulate in the brains of those affected by the incurable Huntington's disease...
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Medical marijuana may provide pain relief for chronic nerve pain
When medical marijuana is taken for chronic nerve pain, it may provide pain relief by reducing connections between the areas of the brain that process emotions and sensory signals...
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Tau protein disrupts molecular transport in neurons in Alzheimer’s
Researchers have discovered how the tau protein associated with Alzheimer's affects molecular transport and a nucleporin called Nup98...
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UBR5 protein may reduce neurodegeneration in Huntington’s disease
Scientists have made an important step towards understanding the mechanisms that cause the neurodegenerative disorder Huntington's disease...
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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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Derm-BOT compound relieves chronic pain
A modified form of botulinum toxin gives long-lasting pain relief in mice without adverse effects...
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Aggressive Th17 cells aggravate Parkinson’s disease
Researchers identify Parkinson's disease as a possible autoimmune disease...
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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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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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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...