Monthly Archives: October 2020

Activated microglia cause metabolic disruptions in developmental cortical interneurons that persist in interneurons from individuals with schizophrenia Posted on October 26, 2020 by admin

Abstract: “The mechanisms by which prenatal immune activation increase the risk for neuropsychiatric disorders are unclear. Here, we generated developmental cortical interneurons (cINs)-which are known to be affected in schizophrenia (SCZ) when matured-from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) derived from … Continue reading →

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COVID-19: A Global Threat to the Nervous System Posted on October 18, 2020 by admin

 Abstract:  “In less than 6 months, the severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread worldwide infecting nearly 6 million people and killing over 350,000. Initially thought to be restricted to the respiratory system, we now understand that coronavirus … Continue reading →

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Extrahypothalamic oxytocin neurons drive stress-induced social vigilance and avoidance Posted on October 9, 2020 by admin

Summary: ”The neuropeptide oxytocin is an important regulator of social behavior and is widely considered to reduce anxiety-related behaviors. However, growing evidence suggests that sometimes oxytocin increases anxiety. How can the same molecule have such different effects on behavior? Here … Continue reading →

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Frequent neurologic manifestations and encephalopathy‐associated morbidity in Covid‐19 patients Posted on October 7, 2020 by admin

Liotta EM et al: Frequent neurologic manifestations and encephalopathy‐associated morbidity in Covid‐19 patients. Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology [Epub ahead of print, Oct. 5, 2020;https://doi.org/10.1002/acn3.51210 ] https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/acn3.51210

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Brain’s immune cells put the brakes on neurons Posted on October 5, 2020 by admin

https://media.nature.com/original/magazine-assets/d41586-020-02713-7/d41586-020-02713-7.pdf  

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