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Growing micro-brains from skin cells sheds light on Autism
Posted in Science on 16th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller
The 'brain organoids' revealed that a genetic mutation causes the brain to overproduce inhibitory neurons, which dampens how signals are transmitted within the brain.
15-year-old schoolboy develops test for Alzheimer's disease
Posted in Science on 14th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller
A test which could not only pick up the early signs of Alzheimer's disease but potentially stops it spreading further.
Geometry of brain's outer surface correlates with genetic heritage
Posted in Science on 12th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller
Patterns in sulci and gyri don't predict cognitive ability, but may help diagnose disease.
Smoking 'may play schizophrenia role'
Posted in Science on 10th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller
Smoking could play a role in the development of schizophrenia. The team at King's College London say smokers are more likely to develop the disorder and at a younger age.
Enriched blood cells preserve cognition in mice with features of Alzheimer's disease
Posted in Medicine on 8th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller
The study showed measurable benefits in mice, a step toward further testing of these powerful strategies in humans.