FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 5, 2018·4 min readGene Signatures Predict Outcome After Spinal Cord InjuryResearchers report specific gene signatures can help to predict functional recovery following spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 4, 2018·4 min readGenetic Mutation Makes it Hard to Quit SmokingFinding it difficult to quit smoking? Your genes may be to blame. Researchers discover genetic mutations play a key role in nicotine relapse.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 4, 2018·6 min readPeriodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick Start Alzheimer’sA new mouse study reveals long term exposure to bacteria associated with periodontal disease causes neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, leading to similar effects of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report periodontal disease may be an initiator of Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 3, 2018·5 min readConnection Between Cognitive Function and DietA new study reports the Ketogenic diet can help to improve cognition. The study reports the Ketogenic diet can help improve balance in the gut microbiome, lower blood glucose levels and increase the processes that help to clear amyloid beta from the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·October 3, 2018·3 min readFly Protein Has Protective Effect on Dopaminergic NeuronsResearchers report the Scarlet protein has a neuroprotective effect on dopaminergic neurons in fruit flies.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 3, 2018·3 min readDiscovery of First Genetic Variants Associated with Meaning of LifeResearchers have identified two genetic variants for meaning in life and six genetic variants for happiness.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 2, 2018·4 min readIt Is Possible to Reverse Damage Caused by AgingA new study reports it is possible to reverse the effects of aging, at least on a cellular level. Researchers say molecules called senolytics can reverse the impact of aged, senescent cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 2, 2018·4 min readChild Abuse May Leave Molecular Scars on VictimsResearchers identify distinctive methylation differences in 12 regions of the male genome between those who had faced abuse as children and those who did not. Scientists say the discovery of this biomarker could be used as a tool for criminal investigations into child abuse.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2018·5 min readWhat’s in Your DNA?Researchers say 1 in 10 older adults have participated in genetic testing, but far more have an interest in getting their DNA analyzed. However, two thirds of those polled say genetic testing could lead them to worry more about their future health.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·September 28, 2018·4 min readClinical Trial Testing Vaccine for Glioblastoma Brain CancerA new clinical trial will test whether an experimental vaccine can help patients' immune systems to stop the spread of deadly glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 28, 2018·4 min readFeeding Ants Dopamine Might Make Them Smarter ForagersA new study reports dopamine may have an impact on foraging behavior in ants. Researchers report ants treated with dopamine went on more foraging trips and appeared to be more sensitive to humidity.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2018·3 min readDiversity in the Brain: How Millions of Neurons Become UniqueA new mathematical model has shown how different gene variants enable random diversity in neurons.Read More