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Medium rare

Researchers identify rare structural mutations in genes involved in neuronal development in people with schizophrenia.

Science 320, 539 - 543 (2008)

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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT

The highlights of the latest important papers

Human disease: A two-pronged model of polyglutamine disease

In spinocerebellar ataxia type 1, polyglutamine expansion of ataxin 1 promotes both gain- and loss-of-function disease mechanisms.

Nature Reviews Genetics 9, 322 - 323 (2008)

Glia: Space invaders

Models of epilepsy induce changes in the organization of astrocytic processes.

Nature Reviews Neuroscience 9, 328 - 329 (2008)

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NEUROTECHNIQUES

Keeping you informed of the latest technology in neuroscience and genomics research

Keep the camera STEDy

Using a new microscopy technique, researchers observe synaptic vesicle movements in live neurons.

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NEWS

Biologists initiate plan to map human proteome

Project aims to characterize all human proteins.

Nature News, 23 April 2008

Antidepressant may treat lazy eye

Fluoxetine helps rats rewire their brain's visual centre.

Nature News, 17 April 2008

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