news Targeting gene regulation may hold key to future Alzheimer’s therapies

September 10, 2025
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The Transmitter’s reading list: Six upcoming neuroscience books, plus notable titles in 2025

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August 27, 2025
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Inside the search for a universal signature of unconsciousness

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August 20, 2025
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Microscope sees 5x deeper into brain without altering cells

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August 7, 2025
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Research on reversing Alzheimer’s reveals lithium as potential key

August 6, 2025
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Astrocytes Help Coordinate Brain Activity via GABA Regulation

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July 22, 2025
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