FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 2, 2019·4 min readA NEAT discovery about memoryNEAT1, a noncoding RNA appears to play a significant role in memory formation.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·May 10, 2017·4 min readBrain Cancer Discovery Reveals Clues in Quest For New TherapiesResearchers discover a mechanism that may underpin the progression of glioblastoma brain cancer development.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
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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 5, 2017·4 min readCRISPR Leads to New Screening Tool for Parkinson’sCRISPR technology allows researchers to illuminate and monitor alpha synuclein in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 13, 2016·6 min readDuchenne Muscular Dystrophy Could Be Helped By Stem Cell Gene TherapyA newly developed approach could be used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, researchers believe.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 1, 2017·5 min readFirst US Nonhuman Primate Gene Editing Study SuccessfulResearchers show CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology can be effectively used in rhesus monkey embryos.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
FeaturedGenetics·May 1, 2017·4 min readGene Editing Just Eliminated HIV-1 Infection: Live Animal StudyResearchers report they have successfully been able to shut down and eliminate the HIV-a virus from infected cells in mice, thanks to the help of CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 11, 2019·5 min readGene-edited disease monkeys cloned in ChinaResearchers in China successfully used CRISPR gene editing to produce five monkey clones from the fibroblasts of a donor monkey with disease phenotypes.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 26, 2017·4 min readGenome Editing with CRISPR-Cas9 Prevents Angiogenesis of the RetinaCRISPR gene editing has allowed researchers to prevent angiogenesis of the retina occurring in mice. Researchers say the new technology could help prevent vision loss in those with retinal diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 26, 2018·4 min readIf You Swat Mosquitoes, They May Learn to Avoid Your ScentA new study reveals mosquitoes can learn to associate a particular odor to an unpleasant shock, much like being swatted. Researchers report the insects tend to avoid the scent following the experience.Read More
