FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 16, 2019·2 min readGene linked to Alzheimer’s disease is involved in neuronal communicationStudy reveals how CD2AP may enhance Alzheimer's susceptibility. The gene affects neural communication by regulating the levels of regulatory proteins present around synapses.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 10, 2021·6 min readGut Microbes May Hold the Key for Treating Neurological DisordersIn mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders, researchers found social deficits were mediated by microbes in the gut. By contrast, hyperactivity is controlled by genetics. Treatment with a specific microbe helped improve social behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 20, 2017·4 min readHow the Brain Remembers Fearful ExperiencesBefore a rat avoids a place of which they hold fearful memories, the brain recalls memories of the physical location where the event occurred, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 4, 2018·5 min readImproving Understanding of the Formation of New Neurons in the Mammalian Adult BrainResearchers have developed an innovative approach to identifying novel cellular targets and pathways involved in wiring adult born neurons into existing brain circuits.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 6, 2021·6 min readIn a Cell-Eat-Cell World Calcium Ions Activate ‘Eat-Me’ Signal in Necrotic CellsWhen necrotic cells expose phosphatidylserine on their outer surfaces, and when phagocytes detect it, the phagocytes ingest and destroy the dying cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 19, 2022·5 min readInterferon Drives Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer’s Disease ModelType 1 interferon is a major diver of cognitive impairment and memory loss in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Blocking IFN reversed both cognitive impairments and memory deficits in the animal models.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 18, 2019·4 min readIs herpes virus infections linked to Alzheimer’s disease?Study finds no link between the abundance of herpes viral DNA or RNA and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 14, 2021·3 min readLSD-Triggered Altered Behaviors Linked to Abnormal Brain CommunicationAltered behaviors associated with LSD may be caused by a reduction in the normal communication between the hippocampus and visual cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 3, 2021·5 min readMachine Learning Approach for Predicting Risk of Schizophrenia Using a Blood TestBlood tests revealed specific epigenetic biomarkers for schizophrenia. Researchers applied machine learning to analyze the CoRSIVs region of the human genome to identify the schizophrenia biomarkers. Testing the model with an independent data set revealed the AI technology can detect schizophrenia with 80% accuracy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 15, 2018·4 min readMaking Moves and Memories: Are They Connected?Researchers have identified a new role for the cerebellum. Rather than just helping to control muscle activity, the cerebellum may also play a critical role in cognitive functions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 16, 2017·6 min readMechanism Explains How Seizures May Lead to Memory LossFollowing a seizure, deltaFosB remains in the hippocampus for an extensive period of time. Researchers believe this may contribute to memory loss and other cognitive deficits.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 17, 2017·5 min readMedical Mystery Solved in Record TimeResearchers discover the genetic cause of an intellectual disability in four male patients in record time.Read More