Neurobiology
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From the journals: MCP
Beyond microscopy: Mass spec's role in biopsies. Proteomic changes in learning and memory. Mapping mitochondria using mass spec. Read about recent papers on these topics.
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Cell’s 'garbage disposal' may have another role
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have determined that the proteasome could be helping neurons near skin sense the environment.
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Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work
Research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects.
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Study suggests that estrogen may drive nicotine addiction in women
Research findings open the door to targeted therapies for controlling nicotine use.
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Study links long-term consumption of deep-fried oil with increased neurodegeneration
Animal study suggests deep-fried oil disrupts liver-gut-brain connections.
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How might diabetes lead to Alzheimer's? Study suggests the liver is key
Researchers trace a path from the gut to the brain and say managing diabetes could help to prevent dementia.
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A focus on histone modifications in development and disease
Three researchers will present the Soshev group’s work at Discover BMB.
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A new channel for touch
Researchers have discovered a second ion channel associated with touch perception, Elkin1, that could be a target for pain therapy.
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Progression of ALS linked to a membrane and an enzyme
Diminished activities of the enzyme TBK1 in mitochondrial-associated membrane reduces motor neurons’ tolerance to stressors, a causative factor in the disease.