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This image shows an ICSI procedure with a sperm injection into the oocyte.

·July 2, 2013·4 min read

IVF for Male Infertility Linked to Increased Risk of Autism in Children

Researchers discover IVF treatments for the most severe forms of male infertility are associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

The image shows the location of the hippocampus in the human brain.

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·July 2, 2013·4 min read

Drug Improves Cognitive Function in Mouse Model of Down Syndrome

Formoterol, an asthma medication, improves cognitive function in mouse models of Down syndrome.

This is an image of the neuron clusters and malformations in a brains mouse caused by the Arl13b mutation.

Featured Genetics

·July 2, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Discover Gene’s Key Role in Building the Developing Brain’s Scaffolding

Researchers pinpoint the role of the Arl13b gene in the formation and proper placement of neurons during brain development.

This is an illustration of an L-type calcium channel.

Featured Neuroscience

·July 2, 2013·3 min read

Psychiatric Disorders Linked to a Protein That Helps Form Long-Term Memories

Researchers discover a pathway by which the brain controls a molecule critical to forming long-term memories, and is connected to some psychiatric disorders.

The image is a magnetic resonance image (MRI) of a sagittal view revealing a mass in the brain that was later shown to be glioblastoma.

Brain Cancer Featured

·July 1, 2013·3 min read

Brain-Penetrating Particle Attacks Deadly Tumors

Researchers have developed a new approach for treating glioblastoma brain cancer. The findings are shown to extend the life of animals treated for the cancer.

This is an image of the crab neuron described in the research article.

Electrophysiology Featured

·July 1, 2013·2 min read

Nerve Cells Can Work in Different Ways with Same Result

Researchers find seemingly identical neurons can behave the same, even though they are built differently under the surface.

The image shows the DAF-2 mutants with decreased insulin/IGF-1 signalling. The caption best describes the image.

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·July 1, 2013·2 min read

Researchers Have Discovered a New Proteasome Regulatory Mechanism

A new study uncovers a new proteasome regulatory mechanism which could bear significance in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and some cancers.

This is an illustration of a child playing with building blocks.

Featured Psychology

·July 1, 2013·3 min read

Children With Delayed Motor Skills Struggle More Socially

A new study suggests a corresponding lack of motor skills may contribute to social awkwardness.

This image shows amyloid beta plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neurology

·July 1, 2013·4 min read

Lack of Immune Cell Receptor Impairs Clearance of Amyloid Beta Protein from the Brain

Researchers discover increased expression of the Scara1 protein could impede the progression of Alzheimer's disease as it plays an important role in the removal of amyloid beta from the brain.

The image is a diagram showing RORA's role in autism.

Autism Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 1, 2013·2 min read

Researcher Discovers New Regulatory Autism Gene

Researchers report RORA, a novel candidate gene for autism, regulates a large number of other genes associated with ASD.

The fMRI image shows the elevated activity in the amygdala in children with depression.

Featured Psychology

·July 1, 2013·3 min read

Brain Differences Seen in Depressed Preschoolers

The amygdala, an area of the brain which regulates emotion, works differently in preschoolers with depression compared to their health peers, a new study suggests.

This illustration shows the anatomy of the brain with the auditory cortex highlighted in green.

Featured Psychology

·June 30, 2013·4 min read

Researchers Discover Link Between Fear and Sound Perception

Researchers have discovered how fear can increase or decrease the ability to discriminate among sounds, depending upon context. The study provides insight into distorted sound perception with victims of PTSD.