FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2018·5 min readNew Alzheimer’s Biomarker Identified with Help of CRISPRWith the aid of CRISPR gene editing techniques, researchers have identified a new biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. The study reports a deficiency of the protein STIM1 could be implicated in the sporadic version of the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·August 17, 2018·5 min readCRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in BrainResearchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsPsychology·June 25, 2018·7 min readCRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of AutismResearchers have successfully reduced some symptoms associated with fragile X syndrome in mice with the help of CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 18, 2018·6 min readLeptin’s Neural Circuit IdentifiedA new gene editing study reveals how the hormone leptin can help to prevent diabetes and obesity.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 12, 2018·3 min readCRISPR Helps Find New Genetic Suspects Behind ALS and FTDUsing CRISPR, researchers have identified a new set of genes that may be implicated in both ALS and frontotemporal dementia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 26, 2018·3 min readOne Step Closer to Treatment for Huntington’sA new study reports researchers have developed a new gene editing approach that may provide a new treatment avenue for Huntington's disease.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·February 16, 2018·5 min readLab Grown Human Cerebellar Cells Yield Clues to AutismResearchers have derived purkinje cells from patients with TSC, a genetic syndrome that includes some ASD-like symptoms. The cells, researchers say, have several characteristics that could help explain how ASD develops at the molecular level.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·October 19, 2017·4 min readGene Editing in the Brain Gets A Major UpgradeMax Planck researchers announce they have developed a new tool that can assist with precise genome editing in neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 5, 2017·4 min readFolding of the Cerebral Cortex: Identification of Important NeuronsA new study sheds light on the mechanisms of gyrus formation.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·August 18, 2017·3 min readCRISPR Advances Autism ResearchUsing CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers target the Shank3 gene in monkey embryos. Research backs previous findings of the importance of the Shank3 gene for brain development and its role in autism.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 14, 2017·3 min readGene Combinations That Cause Glioblastoma Brain Cancer IdentifiedCRISPR technology and advanced screening techniques allow researchers to comb through over 1500 genetic combinations to find multiple drivers of glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 10, 2017·4 min readCircular RNA Linked to Brain FunctionA new study reveals the role circular RNA plays in brain function, including synaptic transmission and sensorimotor gating.Read More