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How Brain Stem Cells Avoid Identity Conflicts
Summary: Researchers uncovered a crucial mechanism in brain stem cells that prevents identity conflicts during gene expression, enabling these cells ...
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Gene Therapy Slows ALS Progression
Summary: Researchers made a significant breakthrough in ALS treatment using a new gene therapy, marking a notable slow in disease ...
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SCN2A Gene Variants Dictate Neurological Disorder Severity
Summary: A new study reveals how genetic variants in the SCN2A gene influence the severity and type of neurological impairments, ...
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Cancer Can Arise Without Genetic Mutations
Researchers have discovered that cancer can originate solely from epigenetic changes, not just genetic mutations. This revelation, demonstrated through experiments ...
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Astrocytes Play Crucial Role in Mental Health
Summary: New research reveals the pivotal role of astrocytes in the basolateral amygdala (BLA) in modulating risk assessment behaviors, which ...
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New Insights into Protein Accumulation in Alzheimer’s
Summary: Researchers made a significant discovery in understanding the mechanisms behind protein accumulation in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. By studying ...
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CAR-T Trial Targets Glioblastoma Brain Cancer
Summary: Researchers initiated a pioneering clinical trial using an advanced form of CAR-T therapy, enhanced by synthetic notch (synNotch) technology, ...
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Novel DNA Mechanism in Memory Discovered
Summary: Researchers identified a novel mechanism that impacts memory formation through changes in DNA structure, specifically G-quadruplex DNA (G4-DNA). Their ...
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How Drugs Hijack the Brain’s Reward System
Summary: Researchers made significant advances in understanding how drugs like cocaine and morphine disrupt the brain’s natural reward mechanisms. Their ...