FeaturedGenetics·July 8, 2013·3 min readExposure to Stress Even Before Conception Causes Genetic Changes to OffspringResearchers discover an enhanced expression of the CRF-1 gene the ovum of rats exposed to stress prior to conceiving. Additionally, enhanced expression of the gene was noted in newborn rats whose mothers were exposed to stress.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 5, 2013·6 min readUnique Epigenomic Code Identified During Human Brain DevelopmentA new study uncovers dynamic changes in the epigenome which occur during brain development.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 2, 2013·3 min readResearchers Discover Gene’s Key Role in Building the Developing Brain’s ScaffoldingResearchers pinpoint the role of the Arl13b gene in the formation and proper placement of neurons during brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 27, 2013·3 min readHow Brain Compensates for Hearing Loss Points to New Glue Ear TherapiesResearching on ferrets, scientists find new insights into how the brain compensates for temporary hearing loss in infants.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 26, 2013·2 min readResearchers Find Zinc’s Crucial Pathway to the BrainNew research explains how parts of the brain keep a delicate balance of zinc during embryonic neurodevelopment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 21, 2013·2 min readStudy Shows a Solitary Mutation Can Destroy Critical ‘Window’ of Early Brain DevelopmentNew research shows brain damage caused by the loss of a single copy of a gene during early neurodevelopment can cause a permanent behavioral and intellectual problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 21, 2013·4 min readScientists Discover Previously Unknown Requirement for Brain DevelopmentGenes alone don't determine how the cerebral cortex grows into separate functional areas. Input from the thalamus is also crucially required, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 20, 2013·4 min readScientists Discover Key Signaling Pathway that Makes Young Neurons ConnectResearchers have identified a molecular program which spurs the growth of neuronal output connections.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 11, 2013·2 min readFetal Neuromaturation Associated with Mother’s Exposure to DDT and Other Environmental ContaminantsResearchers discover a mother's higher exposure to some common environmental contaminants are associated with more vigorous and frequent motor activity. The results show the fetus is susceptible to environmental exposure and this can be detected by measuring fetal neurobehavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 6, 2013·4 min readBreastfeeding Benefits Babies’ BrainsUsing MRI brain imaging, researchers discover babies which are only breastfed have improved brain development over those who are fed with a combination of formula and breast milk, or those formula fed alone.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 6, 2013·4 min readResearchers Discover How Brain Circuits Can Become Miswired During DevelopmentResearchers have uncovered a mechanism which guides the wiring of neural circuits in a developing brain.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 28, 2013·3 min readDown Syndrome Neurons Grown From Stem Cells Show Signature ProblemsUsing induced pluripotent stem cells which were grown into brain cells, researchers were provided with a way to look at early brain development in Down syndrome.Read More