FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 13, 2021·1 min readResearchers Shed New Light on Molecular Mechanisms in Brain DiseasesStudy reveals the molecular mechanisms implicated in the regulation of toxic proteins in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 13, 2021·5 min readStudy Finds Evidence of Possible Link Between Herpes Simplex and Neurogenerative DiseasesResearchers discovered mutations of the OPTN gene resulted in increased herpesvirus 1 growth in the brains of mice, leading to the death of local neurons. This resulted in accelerated neurodegeneration. OPTN deficiency was also associated with impairments in immune response. While these findings are specific to the HSV-1 virus, researchers believe the findings may apply to up to eight herpesvirus infections.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·September 9, 2021·4 min readChildhood Gender Nonconformity in Boys Linked to Early AndrogensMale children with isolated GnRH deficiency (IGD), a rare endocrine disorder associated with a lack of sex hormone during the second trimester of development, report more gender non-conformity than males without IGD. The same was not true for females with IGD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·September 9, 2021·4 min readLink Between ADHD and Dementia Across GenerationsPeople with ADHD had a 34% higher risk of developing dementia than those without the disorder. The risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's, the most common type of dementia, was 55% higher for those with ADHD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 8, 2021·5 min readThe Evolution of Mammals Reveals 2,000 New Genes Key to Longevity in HumansResearchers have identified 2,000 genes in humans linked to longevity. The genes are associated with biological mechanisms that drive the prolongation of life in mammals, including DNA repair, coagulation, and immune response.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 8, 2021·5 min readAging: It’s More Complicated Than We ThoughtA new study on aging reveals a surprising discovery about the connection between protein shape and mitochondrial health.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·September 8, 2021·2 min readThe Link Between Autoimmunity and PainPain could be an under-recognized clinical manifestation for patients with specific autoantibodies that target neural proteins.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 7, 2021·2 min readNew Open Access Resource Counters Misinformation on Genomics of Human BehaviorA new, open access repository incorporates frequently asked questions and answers by genomics researchers to provide a better general understanding of what their studies do, and do not show.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 2, 2021·5 min readMany of the Fastest-Evolving Human Genes Linked to Evolutionary Changes in Brain DevelopmentAlmost half of the identified human accelerated regions of the genome appear to act as neurodevelopment enhancers, researchers say. The findings shed new light on the genetic basis of human evolution.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 1, 2021·5 min readMale Y Chromosome Causes Sex Differences in Body SizeDespite the Y chromosome containing very few genes, it can dramatically alter male body size and may facilitate the evolution of sex differences.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 1, 2021·5 min readNew Brain Model Provides Patient-Specific Alzheimer’s Insights and Predictions of Cognitive DeclineA newly developed brain model from cultivated stem cells allowed researchers to analyze molecular pathways of neurons in a dish. Researchers identified specific forms of amyloid beta and tau associated with cognitive decline and Alzheimer's. They also uncovered signaling pathways that influence the production of the toxic proteins.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 1, 2021·6 min readDo Genetics Control Who Our Friends Are? It Seems So With MiceA new study reveals there appears to be a neurobiological component that drives instantaneous compatibility, in mice at least. A variation of the PDE11 enzyme found in brain areas governing mood and motivation seems to control whether mice want to socially interact or not, with genetically similar mice preferring each other.Read More