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Study: Autism-related behavioural disorders associated to genetic changes
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Autism-related behavioural disorders are linked to a wide range of genetic changes. Scientists have discovered a new molecular cause for this illness. MYT1L, a transcription factor, generally protects nerve cells' molecular identity. When it is turned off genetically in human nerve cells or
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Epilepsy research boosts case for new gene therapy for Dravet syndrome
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests how a newly developed gene therapy can treat Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy, and potentially prolong survival for people with the condition.
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Scientists discover primary cause of smell loss in long Covid-19
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a team of scientists led by Duke Health report, the reason some people do not recover their sense of smell after Covid-19 is due to an ongoing immune assault on olfactory nerve cells and an associated decrease in the number of those cells.
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Research explores how neurons autonomously regulate their excitability
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A new study led by the University of Bonn has now discovered a mechanism that lets nerve cells autonomously regulate their sensitivity to incoming signals.
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Beer hops compounds could help protect against Alzheimer's disease: Study
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Beer is one of the oldest and most popular beverages in the world, with some people loving it and others hating the distinct, bitter taste of the hops used to flavor its many varieties. But an especially 'hoppy' brew might have unique health benefits. Recent research reports that chemicals e
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Neural disruptions underlying feeding, swallowing disorders in children id
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Every time you chew, talk, yawn, or sense the zap of a toothache, cranial nerve cells are shuttling electrochemical signals to your brain. Some of these neurons detect pain, while others sense facial muscle movements or sensations in the skin.
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Researchers reveal how visual information travels from retina to midbrain
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 13 (ANI): Neuroscientists have revealed the precise connections between sensory neurons inside the retina and the superior colliculus, a structure in the midbrain. Neuropixels probes are a relatively recent development, representing the next generation of electrode
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Researchers discover new method to create tailored odors and fragrances wi
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], September 6 (ANI): One of the most basic senses of animal species is the sense of smell. It is essential for finding food, recognising attractiveness, and detecting danger. Humans detect odorants using olfactory receptors found in olfactory nerve cells. These odorant sensory
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Scientists reveal vitamin B6 supplements may reduce anxiety and depression
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
England [UK], July 19 (ANI): According to a recent study, using high-dose vitamin B6 pills will lessen anxiety and depressive symptoms.
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Study: UCI neuroscientists create brain maps after traumatic brain injury
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
California [US], June 19 (ANI): Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have discovered that injuring one part of the brain alters the connections between nerve cells throughout the brain. The new research was published this week in Nature Communications.
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Study finds Bridge therapy may benefit some children with high-risk neurob
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Jersey [US], June 6 (ANI): According to new research, Neuroblastoma is paediatric cancer that arises from immature nerve cells. Approximately half of the children with neuroblastoma have a type that suggests a high risk of recurrence. Patients with this high-risk neuroblastoma may benefi
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Ayansh's parents raising 16 crores on Ketto to treat his SMA
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Ayansh Madan, a 16 month old child in Gurgaon has been suffering from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
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