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Two New Proteins Linked to ALS

Two New Proteins Linked to ALS

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study identifies two proteins that interact with a mutant FUS variant linked to familial ALS, offering a potential therapeutic ...

Brain Chemistry Sheds Light on Overeating and Memory

Brain Chemistry Sheds Light on Overeating and Memory

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Fruit flies use the neurotransmitter octopamine to decide whether food memories are stored long-term or short-term. This process, influenced by energy ...

Training Enhances Word Recognition for Efficient Reading

Training Enhances Word Recognition for Efficient Reading

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Summary: Researchers developed a training method that enhances the recognition of known versus unknown words, thereby improving reading efficiency. Their study employs ...

Powering Brain Repair: Mitochondria Key to Neurogenesis

Powering Brain Repair: Mitochondria Key to Neurogenesis

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers made a groundbreaking discovery about the maturation process of adult-born neurons in the brain, highlighting the critical role of mitochondrial ...

Neural Insights Reveal the Secrets of Locomotion

Neural Insights Reveal the Secrets of Locomotion

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Summary: Researchers made a breakthrough in understanding how stick insects control their leg muscles during walking, challenging previous assumptions about motor neuron ...