AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 30, 2019·6 min readCritical New Clues About What Goes Awry in the Brains of Those with ASDResearchers report alterations in RNA editing play a vital role in autism spectrum disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 29, 2019·5 min readResearchers Generate and Track Development of Myelin Producing Brain CellsResearchers have successfully created stem cell derived brain cells which can generate oligodendrocytes, neurons and astrocytes.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 25, 2019·4 min readTobacco Use in Adolescence Tied to Paranoia, Due Largely to Shared Genetic InfluencesResearchers have discovered a link between teenage tobacco use and an increased risk of psychotic experiences, such as paranoia and hallucinations. They report this may be due, in part, to some shared genetic influences.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2019·4 min readThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to Defeating GlioblastomaResearchers have developed a new approach that uses microRNA in combination with chemotherapy to help treat glioblastoma brain cancer. In preclinical models, the approach increases survival of the deadly brain cancer five fold.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2019·3 min readHow Sleep Deprivation Affects Our GenesStudy reveals sleep deprivation is associated with lower DNA repair gene expression and more breaks in DNA. The damage to DNA may explain the increased risk of cancers and neurodegenerative diseases in those who are sleep deprived.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2019·6 min readSlim People Have a Genetic Advantage When it Comes to Maintaining Their WeightResearchers identified several common genetic variants involved in obesity, as well as new genetic regions involved in severe obesity and healthy thinness.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 23, 2019·4 min readOld Cells Repair Damage in Brains of Those with Multiple SclerosisResearchers discovered oligodendrocyte neurogenesis is limited in the brains of patients with Multiple Sclerosis. However, oligodendrocytes that survive the autoimmune attack associated with MS may be able to form new myelin.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 23, 2019·5 min readShedding Light on Brain Cell Changes in Multiple SclerosisA new study sheds light on brain cells implicated in multiple sclerosis. Researchers found there are several types of oligodendrocytes, and the ratio of these cells differ significantly in those with MS. The findings could help develop new targeted treatments for progressive multiple sclerosis.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 23, 2019·5 min readTargeted Treatment Shrinks Deadly Pediatric Brain Cancer TumorsResearchers report a targeted therapy that blocks LSD1 effectively shrinks tumor size in mouse models of medulloblastoma, a form of pediatric brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·January 23, 2019·6 min readPhysical Activity Can Prevent Against DepressionA new study adds to growing evidence that higher levels of physical activity can help reduce the risk of developing mental illness. Researchers found physical activity can reduce depression risks in those genetically vulnerable to depressive disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 22, 2019·5 min readIt May Be Possible to Restore Memory Function in Alzheimer’sResearches use an epigenetic approach to correct synaptic dysfunction in the brain associated with memory loss. The findings could help to restore memory function in those with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 21, 2019·4 min readGenes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size DiscoveredResearchers report genetic influences on head circumference remain stable during development and are correlated with genetic factors which contribute to intracranial volume.Read More