Study suggests new molecular strategy for treating fragile X syndrome
Building on more than two decades of research, a study by MIT neuroscientists at The Picower Institute for Learning and ...
MIT Neuroscientists Discover a Tiny Brain Receptor That Could Transform Fragile X Treatment
MIT neuroscientists have made a breakthrough in treating fragile X syndrome by leveraging a novel neurotransmitter signaling ...
Common drug taken by millions could banish ADHD symptoms - without side effects of current meds, study suggests
Currently, ADHD medication - while effective - can come with significant side effects including headaches, sleep disturbance and loss of appetite.
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Blocking Cholesterol Metabolite May Prevent Parkinson's Disease Progression
Researchers led by Zhentao Zhang at Wuhan University, China have discovered a cholesterol metabolite that plays a critical ...
What is a model organism? Moving beyond E. coli
The non-descript, pill-shaped cell is why we understand fundamental life processes (think DNA replication and transcription).
Unraveling structure and function relationships in synthetic cell receptors
Northwestern University researchers have identified structural features in engineered cell receptors that correlate with ...
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From Flies to Families: How a Gene Variant May Shield Against Seizures
A gene variant identified in a family and studied in a fruit fly model may offer protection against a rare X-linked seizure ...
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BDNF Gene Therapy: A Potential Solution for Neurodegenerative Diseases ()
A Potential Solution for Neurodegenerative Diseases. Open Access Library Journal, 12, 1-16. doi: 10.4236/oalib.1112714 . Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), a complex neurodegenerative condition, significantly ...