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Memories selectively, safely erased in mice Publish Date: 22-OCT-2008 12:00 PM New and old memories have been selectively and safely removed from mice by scientists.
"While memories are great teachers and obviously crucial for survival and adaptation, selectively removing incapacitating memories, such as traumatic war memories or an unwanted fear, could help many people live better lives," says Dr. Joe Z. Tsien, brain scientist and co-director of the Brain & Behavior Discovery Institute at the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine.
Mediator in communication between neurons and muscle cells found Publish Date: 22-OCT-2008 12:00 PM A missing piece of the puzzle of how neurons and muscle cells establish lifelong communication has been found by researchers who suspect this piece may be mutated and/or attacked in muscular dystrophy
Dr. Borlongan named associate editor of cell transplantation journal Publish Date: 20-OCT-2008 11:53 AM Dr. Cesario V. Borlongan, neuroscientist and stem cell researcher in the Medical College of Georgia Schools of Medicine and Graduate Studies, has been named associate editor of Cell Transplantation: The Regenerative Medicine Journal.
Brain-nourishing molecule may predict schizophrenia relapse Publish Date: 15-OCT-2008 09:21 AM A factor that helps optimize brain formation and function may also provide clues about whether patients suffering with schizophrenia are headed toward relapse, researchers say.
Dr. Akinwuntan selected for panel on truck drivers and stroke Publish Date: 11-SEP-2008 11:27 AM Dr. Abiodun Akinwuntan, assistant professor of physical therapy in the Medical College of Georgia School of Allied Health Sciences, has been appointed to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration expert panel on strokes and commercial truck driving.
Dr. Morgan named director of Center of Excellence Publish Date: 09-SEP-2008 10:50 AM Dr. John Morgan, assistant professor of neurology in the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, has been named director of the MCG Movement Disorders Program’s National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence.
Drs. Brann and Mahesh co-edit journal issue on estrogen action in the brain Publish Date: 06-AUG-2008 09:44 AM Estrogen’s action in the brain is the focus of a special August issue of Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology co-edited by Dr. Darrell W. Brann, Regents Professor of Neurology and associate director of the Institute of Neuroscience at the Medical College of Georgia.
Dr. Buckley appointed to psychiatric research, education institute Publish Date: 24-JUL-2008 08:00 AM Dr. Peter F. Buckley, chair of the Medical College of Georgia Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior and associate dean for leadership development in the MCG School of Medicine, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education.
Statistical tool could explain gene study variations Publish Date: 27-MAY-2008 02:45 PM While scientists are using the human genome to associate certain genes with disease, Dr. Hongyan Xu wants to ensure they are accounting for natural variations in those genes.
Old antibiotic may find new life as a stroke treatment Publish Date: 19-MAY-2008 01:21 PM An old intravenous antibiotic may have new life as a stroke treatment, researchers say. Minocycline appears to reduce stroke damage in multiple ways – inhibiting white blood cells and enzymes that, at least acutely, can destroy brain tissue and blood vessels, respectively, says Dr. David Hess, chair of the Department of Neurology in the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine. The broad-spectrum antibiotic also seems to reduce cell suicide in the minutes and hours following a stroke, enabling more cells to recover.
