AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 22, 2015·5 min readPossible Biomarker for Autism DiscoveredResearchers have identified a key signaling defect within a specific membrane structure which could be a reliable biomarker for diagnosing certain forms of autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·August 11, 2015·4 min readAutism and Schizophrenia Linked to Special Class of Inhibitory NeuronsA new study reports the loss of mGluR5 receptors in the brain could be responsible for the development of autism and schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 13, 2015·6 min readSeven Genes for X-Linked Intellectual Disability – (Correction)Researchers have discovered new mutations on the X chromosome which can lead to various forms of intellectual disabilities.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·January 16, 2015·5 min readNew Genetic Clues Found in Fragile X SyndromeA new study provides additional insight into fragile X syndrome.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·December 9, 2014·3 min readMultiple, Short Learning Sessions Strengthen Memory Formation in Fragile X SyndromeNew research could help children with fragile X syndrome to memorize new information learned.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 1, 2014·2 min readA Nucleotide Change Could Initiate Fragile X SyndromeAn alteration of a single nucleotide could initiate fragile X syndrome, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 23, 2014·3 min readStudy Links Enzyme to Autistic BehaviorsA new study links enzyme MMP-9 to autistic behaviors associated with Fragile X.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·July 31, 2013·2 min readNIH Launches Neurological Drug Development ProjectsThe NIH has launched three innovative projects which will focus on the development of therapeutics for nicotine addiction, AMD and Fragile X Syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 10, 2013·4 min readScientists Map Process by Which Brain Cells Form Long-Term MemoriesResearchers have discovered how the Arc protein regulates neuronal activity, providing clues into the brain's ability to form long-term memories.Read More