Chronic cocaine use modifies gene expression: Findings illuminate mechanism of drug memory formation
Chronic cocaine use changes gene expression in the hippocampus, according to research in mice recently published in JNeurosci. Chronic drug […]
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New approaches to heal injured nerves: Preventing the deactivation of a protein could be the key to repairing the central nervous system
Key gene behind hallmark of Lou Gehrig’s disease identified
Circadian clock plays unexpected role in neurodegenerative diseases: Seemingly counterintuitive evidence shows that disrupted sleep protects the brain
Breakthrough shines light on disease-fighting protein
Mechanism controlling multiple sclerosis risk identified
Finally, hope for a syphilis vaccine: Syphilis researchers have identified exterior proteins on the bacteria that could serve as vaccine targets
Understanding the origin of Alzheimer’s, looking for a cure
A new drug shows preclinical efficacy in Rett syndrome
Scientists discover roadblocks that stop brain white matter healing: Study identifies molecule that may prevent repair