Base editing approach repairs deadly Dravet syndrome mutation in mice
Gene editing can repair a DNA error in mice that causes Dravet syndrome, a rare, incurable, and potentially…
New gene editing approach improves survival in epileptic mice
In a world first, a research team at the University of Zurich has successfully treated mice carrying an…
Scientists uncover cellular mechanism behind rare childhood brain disorders
Thousands of times per year, a family’s moment of joy turns to unexpected grief. A seemingly healthy infant…
Neurodegeneration in Down syndrome may begin shortly after birth
Signs of neurodegeneration in individuals with Down syndrome may start as early as birth, a critical stage of…
New insights into ALS progression through glial cell behavior
All the core facilities of the Cibio Department of the University of Trento are involved in a study…
Molecular map reveals how Down syndrome alters brain development
Scientists at UCLA have created one of the first cellular-resolution molecular maps detailing how Down syndrome alters human…
Unraveling the mystery of cognitive resilience in aging brains
The mystery of cognitive resilience Some brains resist Alzheimer’s, even when the disease is already present. Researchers at…
L-arginine stabilizes protein droplets and prevents harmful fibril formation
Protein droplets serve important biological functions within cells, but in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, these liquid-like droplets can…
New human cell model replicates key mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers at LMU have developed a human cell model that replicates key mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases – with…
Astrocytes form complex networks across the mouse brain
Cells long thought to play a secondary role in brain function build their own far-reaching connections, a new…
Calcium signals in microglia drive anxiety and compulsive behaviors
Researchers had previously discovered a population of immune cells within the brain that can act as accelerators and…
Tunneling Neurons in Adult Bird Brains Provide New Insights into Neurogenesis
Neurons [Evgenii Kovalev / E+/ Getty Images] Despite its small size—it could sit in the palm of your…