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New drug shows promise in clearing HIV from brain

An experimental drug originally developed to treat cancer may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain, according to a new study. By targeting infected cells in the brain, drug may clear virus from hidden areas that have been a major challenge i…

Size doesn’t matter for mammals with more complex brains

Mammals that have evolved more developed brains tend to have a smaller size difference between males and females of that species, according to new research.

How epigenetics influence memory formation

In an important study for understanding how memories are made, cientists show that the flexibility of chromatin — packaged DNA inside the cell — plays a crucial role in ‘deciding’ which neurons are involved in forming a specific memory.

Stroke recovery: It’s in the genes

New research has found that specific genes may be related to the trajectory of recovery for stroke survivors, providing doctors insights useful for developing targeted therapies.

Preventing brain damage in preterm babies

An interdisciplinary team of physicians and scientists show for the first time that a blood protein called fibrin blocks an essential biological process that drives brain development in early life. They identified a root cause of developmental delays t…

Neuroscientists discover brain circuitry of placebo effect for pain relief

Researchers have discovered a novel pain control pathway that links the cingulate cortex in the front of the brain, through the pons region of the brainstem, to cerebellum in the back of the brain.

Traffic-related ultrafine particles hinder mitochondrial functions in olfactory mucosa

Ultrafine particles, UFPs, the smallest contributors to air pollution, hinder the function of mitochondria in human olfactory mucosa cells, a new study shows. The study showed that traffic-related UFPs impair mitochondrial functions in primary human ol…

Study across multiple brain regions discerns Alzheimer’s vulnerability and resilience factors

Genomics and lab studies reveal numerous findings, including a key role for Reelin amid neuronal vulnerability, and for choline and antioxidants in sustaining cognition.

Building a molecular brain map to understand Alzheimer’s disease

Resulting atlas of the aging human brain holds molecular insights into the brain’s vulnerability and resilience.

Study uses Game of Thrones to advance understanding of face blindness

Psychologists have used the hit TV series Game of Thrones to understand how the brain enables us to recognize faces. Their findings provide new insights into prosopagnosia or face blindness, a condition that impairs facial recognition.