Neurobiology

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.

Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work

Research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects.

Study suggests that estrogen may drive nicotine addiction in women

Research findings open the door to targeted therapies for controlling nicotine use.

Study links long-term consumption of deep-fried oil with increased neurodegeneration

Animal study suggests deep-fried oil disrupts liver-gut-brain connections.

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.

A focus on histone modifications in development and disease

Three researchers will present the Soshev group’s work at Discover BMB.

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.

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.

Nanoplastics may help set the stage for Parkinson’s risk

These tiny particles can enter nerve cells, impair breakdown of structures and harm certain brain regions in mice.