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Researchers have identified a small group of neurons in the mouse brain's medial orbitofrontal cortex that suppress binge drinking; turning these neurons off increases alcohol consumption, suggesting potential targeted treatments for alcohol use disorder in humans, though further research is needed to confirm similar mechanisms.
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered that targeting the protein plexin-B1 in reactive astrocytes can help clear beta-amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. This finding could lead to new treatment options, although some experts remain skeptical about the focus on amyloid plaques. The study is still in early stages and was conducted on a genetic mouse model.