Neurology

Key Brain Protein Reveals New Insights for Treating Neurological Disorders – Neuroscience News

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Resume: A new study reveals how the protein Gephyrin helps form synapses, providing new insights into brain connectivity. The findings could help develop treatments for conditions such as autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia. Researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 to confirm Gephyrin’s role in the development of autonomic synapses. This breakthrough advances the understanding of synaptic mechanisms and potential … Read more

Mindmapper: MIT’s new technology shows entire hemispheres of the brain in 3D detail

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With more than 100 billion neurons and 200 billion cells, “the human brain,” Professor Kwanghun Chung explained to Interesting technique, “is one of the most complex systems in the universe.” With each subsequent development in thinking, the brain becomes more and more complex. Each neuron forms tens of thousands of unique functional connections with other … Read more

Drug resistance pathway for glioblastoma identified – Neuroscience News

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Resume: Researchers identified a key signaling pathway, PI3K-beta, responsible for chemotherapy resistance in glioblastoma. Blocking this pathway makes tumor cells more sensitive to temozolomide, a standard chemotherapy drug. This discovery offers a potential new approach to treating glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer, by overcoming drug resistance and improving patient outcomes. Key Facts: The PI3K-beta signaling … Read more