New research points to a DNA sequence that causes the DUX4 gene to become more active in producing proteins that are toxic to muscle cells, leading to a form of muscular dystrophy. [Read More]
Researchers are reporting that new Autism genes have been discovered. [Read More]
Stem Cell Research Paves way for Progress on Dealing with Fragile X Retardation Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have achieved, for the first time, the generation [Read More]
GPS for the brain: UGA researchers develop new brain map University of Georgia researchers have developed a map of the human brain that shows great promise as a new guide to the [Read More]
Rare Neurons Discovered in Monkey Brains Max Planck scientists discover brain cells in monkeys that may be linked to self-awareness and empathy in humans. The anterior insular [Read More]
I am the scientist who invented the intranasal insulin treatment that the Obama administration and NIH just announced they would provide millions of dollars in funding to further [Read More]
Oxytocin Improves Brain Function in Children with Autism Preliminary results from an ongoing, large-scale study by Yale School of Medicine researchers shows that oxytocin, a [Read More]
