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November 2006
Baby steps
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The differentiation of mature oligodendrocytes from oligodendrocyte precursor cells involves two discrete stages of gene expression.
Original research paper: Journal of Neuroscience 26, 10967-10983 (2006)
Tonto is a pain
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The biochemical pathway that produces the enzymatic cofactor tetrahydrobiopterin is involved in neuropathic pain.
Original research paper: Nature Medicine 12, 1269-1277 (2006)
Memory lane
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A single nucleotide polymorphism in the synaptic protein KIBRA associates with variations in human memory.
Original research paper: Science 314, 475-478 (2006)
Good news, bad news
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A new preparation of embryonic stem cells replaces dopamine neurons in a rat model of Parkinson disease, but may cause tumor formation.
Original research paper: Nature Medicine 12, 1259-1268 (2006)
Barflies
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The sedative effects of alcohol may be mediated by regulation of the actin cytoskeleton.
Original research paper: Cell 127, 199-211 (2006)
High anxiety
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Mice with a human variant allele of brain-derived neurotrophic factor are 'anxious' and resistant to antidepressants.
Original research paper: Science 314, 140-143 (2006)