Scientists Gain Insight About How our Brains Create Memories
Neuroscientist Sathya Puthanveettil, Ph.D., has documented the packets of material that move from neuron body to synapse during memory formation.
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Genetic Cause of ALS and Dementia Repaired by RNA-Targeting Strategy Developed at UF Scripps
“We show for the first time that you can make brain-penetrant molecules that eliminate toxic gene products,” Disney said.
Joe G.N. ‘Skip’ Garcia, M.D., Named to Key UF Health Leadership Position
Joe G.N. “Skip” Garcia, M.D., a member of the National Academy of Medicine, has been named associate VP for research at UF Health. He will be based at UF Scripps in Jupiter, Florida.
Jupiter Scientist Courtney Miller Named BioFlorida’s Entrepreneur of the Year
Florida’s statewide biotechnology industry organization, BioFlorida, awarded its 2022 Weaver H. Gaines Entrepreneur of the Year award to Courtney Miller, Ph.D.
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Rhes Protein Key in Spread of Huntington’s Disease in the Brain
Nanotube tunnels that act like roadways capable of transporting cargo between cells can transmit a toxic protein linked to Huntington’s disease, a new study finds.
Powerful Microscopic View of Factor Involved in Major Depression and Chronic Stress Offers Cell Signaling Insights
Scientists at UF|Scripps have determined the near-atomic-scale structure of an unusual brain-cell receptor called GPR158, which has been linked to depression and anxiety
Potential Treatment for ALS, Frontotemporal Dementia Targets RNA
Disney designed the ALS compound by applying nearly 15 years of research finding druggable structures on RNA.
Wiring the Brain to Learn Requires Autism-Linked Gene
Rumbaugh lab found that the gene Syngap1 enables normally quiet neurons to spring into activity during sensory challenges, while other neurons are quieted.
Neurons’ Couriers Deliver Cargo to Set Up Long-Term Memories
If KIF5C is knocked out, the team found, the neurons’ ability to branch out dendrites and form input-receiving spines suffers.
