FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 4, 2018·4 min readLess is More When it Comes to Developing Bigger BrainsA new study from Cardiff University researchers reveals the human brain may require fewer initial cells to grown compared to mice and monkeys.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·February 27, 2018·4 min readGenetics Study Closes in on SchizophreniaResearchers have identified 50 new gene regions they say increase the risk of developing schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 12, 2017·3 min readTapeworm Drug May Help in Fight Against Parkinson’sCardiff University researchers report a molecule in a common medication used to treat tapeworm has shown to be effective in enhancing the PINK1 protein and slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 11, 2017·5 min readNew Diagnostic Kit for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in NewbornsResearchers from Cardiff University are working in conjunction with biotech company PerkinElmer, to develop a new diagnostic kit of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The kit will be able to screen for DMD by analyzing dried neonatal blood spots.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 17, 2017·14 min readTwo New Genes Linked to Alzheimer’s RiskResearchers from Cardiff University have identified two new genes that can influence a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 12, 2017·4 min readNew Insight Into Role of Cell Protein in Learning Ability and AIDS-Related DementiaResearchers report a protein that affects learning abilities in healthy subjects also plays a role in AIDS related dementia.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 31, 2016·2 min readBedtime Use of Media Devices Doubles Risk of Poor Sleep in KidsChildren who have access to media devices at bedtime have double the risk of sleep disturbances than those who go to bed without a tablet or cell phone, researchers report.Read More
