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New Methods to Explore Astrocyte Effects on Brain Function
April 29, 2013 — A new study presents new methods to evaluate how astrocytes contribute to brain function, paving the way for future exploration of these important brain cells at unprecedented levels of ... > full story -
Do You Obsess Over Your Appearance? Your Brain Might Be Wired Abnormally
April 29, 2013 — New research has discovered that people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) have abnormal connections throughout their brain. BDD is a disabling but often-misunderstood psychiatric condition in which ... > full story -
Key Shift in Brain That Creates Drive to Overeat Identified
April 29, 2013 — Neuroscientists have identified a cellular change in the brain that accompanies obesity. The findings could explain the body's tendency to maintain undesirable weight levels, rather than an ideal ... > full story -
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Sniffing out Schizophrenia
April 29, 2013 — Scientists have developed an innovative method for diagnosing schizophrenia by collecting neural tissues from the nose. The finding could lead to early detection of the disease, giving rise to vastly ... > full story -
Promising Results from First U.S. Clinical Trial for Stem Cell-Based Treatment of ALS
April 29, 2013 — Researchers who completed the first American clinical trial involving stem cell-based treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) were encouraged by the trial study's results, noting that this ... > full story -
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How Parkinson's Disease Protein Acts Like a Virus
April 25, 2013 — A protein known to be a key player in the development of Parkinson’s disease is able to enter and harm cells in the same way that viruses do, according to a new ... > full story -
Novel Approach to Find RNAs Involved in Long-Term Memory Storage
April 25, 2013 — Scientists have developed a novel strategy for isolating and characterizing a substantial number of RNAs transported from the cell-body of neuron (nerve cell) to the synapse, the small gap separating ... > full story -
Suppressing Protein May Stem Alzheimer's Disease Process
April 25, 2013 — Scientists have discovered a potential strategy for developing treatments to stem the disease process in Alzheimer's disease. It's based on unclogging removal of toxic debris that accumulates in ... > full story -
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Melatonin Delays ALS Symptom Onset and Death in Mice
April 25, 2013 — Melatonin injections delayed symptom onset and reduced mortality in a mouse model of the neurodegenerative condition amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, according to a new ... > full story -
After Brain Injury, New Astrocytes Play Unexpected Role in Healing
April 24, 2013 — The production of a certain kind of brain cell that had been considered an impediment to healing may actually be needed to staunch bleeding and promote repair after a stroke or head trauma, ... > full story
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