Rice launches Brain Institute
Rice University has announced the creation of the Rice Brain Institute (RBI), an ambitious, interdisciplinary hub that unites faculty members across campus...
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Rice Study Examines Parkinson's Clumps
A new study led by Rice University’s Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has revealed that protein clumps associated with Parkinson’s disease actively drain energy from brain cells.
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AI Tool Unlocks Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Mystery
A novel AI tool has revealed how disease-linked proteins misfold into harmful structures, advancing understanding of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
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Rice’s Martí Explores Brain Health and Prop 14
Angel Martí, chair of Rice University’s Department of Chemistry, is leading efforts to highlight chemistry’s role in advancing brain health research.
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Rice Uncovers Opioid Receptor Role in Gut Development
Researchers at Rice University have revealed a previously unknown function of opioid receptors in the development of the enteric nervous system (ENS), often referred to as the “brain in the gut.”
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