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Scientists Show How a Gene Duplication Helped our Brains Become ‘Human’
Team Finds Anticonvulsant Drug Helps Marijuana Smokers Kick The Habit
Study Reveals Dynamic Changes in Gene Regulation in Human Stem Cells
Noted Scientist Joins Scripps Research Neuroscience Faculty

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Scientists Show How a Gene Duplication Helped our Brains Become ‘Human’

A study from the Polleux lab shows an extra copy of a brain-development gene allowed neurons to migrate farther and develop more connections as human evolution progressed. The findings may also offer a clue to autism and schizophrenia.

Team Finds Anticonvulsant Drug Helps Marijuana Smokers Kick the Habit

If the results from the Mason lab are confirmed by ongoing larger trials, the drug gabapentin could become the first FDA-approved pharmaceutical treatment for cannabis dependence.

Study Reveals Dynamic Changes in Gene Regulation in Human Stem Cells

The results from the Scripps Research-UC San Diego collaboration suggest researchers implement careful quality control.

Noted Neuroscientist Joins Faculty

Assistant Professor Srini Subramaniam investigates the signaling networks involved in neurodegenerative diseases.

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