The Making of a Brain
A new study provides novel insight into the development of the mammalian cerebral cortex.... Read More...
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Link Between Huntington’s Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered
Researchers have identified a genetic overlap between rheumatoid arthritis and Huntington's disease. The findings could open the door to developing new therapeutic targets and medications to combat both conditions.... Read More...
Reversing Brain Injury in Newborns and Adults
Researchers have identified a molecule in white matter that prevents the brain from repairing itself following injury. By blocking the production of the molecule, researchers say it may allow an effective pathway for neuroregeneration.... Read More...
Autism’s Social Deficits Are Reversed by an Anti-Cancer Drug
According to researchers, a low dose of the anti cancer drug romidepsin reduced social deficits in animal models of autism.... Read More...
Mapping Out Genetic ‘Switches’ Behind Human Brain Evolution
Researchers have created a map of gene regulation in human cortical neurogenesis. The study reveals a number of factors that govern brain growth and the development of some brain disorders.... Read More...
Updated Brain Cell Map Connects Various Brain Diseases to Specific Cell Types
UCSD researchers have developed a single cell sequencing method that can map the cellular origin of a wide variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders.... Read More...
Targeting Cancer’s Achilles Heel
Researchers report they have developed a new method for treating cancer that has shown to almost completely eradicate the disease in cell cultures within the lab.... Read More...
Potential New Treatment for Fragile X Targets One Gene To Affect Many
According to researchers, treatment that target chromatin remodelers may provide new avenues of treatment for Fragile X Syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders. ... Read More...
Sleep Duration May Affect Integrity of Sperm DNA
Researchers have identified a link between sleep duration in men and the chromosomal health of their sperm.... Read More...
Brief Interactions Spur Lasting Waves of Gene Activity in the Brain
Researchers report they are able to see alterations in gene expression up to two hours after a stickleback fish interacts with an intruder. They speculate the changes in gene expression and chromatin modification could help set up the brain to respond to future threats. The study appears in PLOS Genetics.... Read More...
Social Experience Tweaks Genome Function to Modify Future Behavior
Researchers have identified the activity of a genetic network that responds to social stress in mice.... Read More...
Low Carb Diet Alleviates Inherited Form of Intellectual Disability: Mouse Study
Researchers report sticking to a very low carb diet could potentially help to improve mental function in those with Kabuki syndrome, a rare, inherited disease.... Read More...