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·July 10, 2012·4 min read

Study Shows the Deaf Brain Processes Touch Differently

Lacking sound input, the primary auditory cortex “feels” touch. The finding reveals how the early loss of a sense affects brain development. It adds to a growing list of discoveries that confirm the impact of experiences and outside influences in molding the developing brain.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology

·July 9, 2012·3 min read

Pediatric Tumors Traced to Stem Cells in Developing Brain

Scientists showed in mice that disabling a gene linked to a common pediatric tumor disorder, neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), made stem cells from one part of the brain proliferate rapidly. But the same genetic deficit had no effect on stem cells from another brain region.

·July 5, 2012·3 min read

Scientists Identify Gene Linked to Facial, Skull and Cognitive Impairment

A gene whose mutation results in malformed faces and skulls as well as mental retardation has been found by scientists.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·July 2, 2012·3 min read

DNA Sequenced for Parrot’s Ability to Parrot

Scientists say they have assembled more completely the string of genetic letters that could control how well parrots learn to imitate their owners and other sounds by using single molecule sequencing.

Autism Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 2, 2012·3 min read

Researchers Report Success in Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder

Using cyclocreatine, researchers successfully treated an autism spectrum disorder known as creatine transporter deficiency in a mouse model of autism.

Autism Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology

·June 29, 2012·5 min read

Study Finds New Gene Mutations that Lead to Enlarged Brain Size, Cancer, Autism, Epilepsy

Researchers shed light on molecular cause of childhood’s worst conditions as first step toward developing more effective treatments.

Autism Featured Neurology

·June 27, 2012·3 min read

Brain Scans Detect Early Signs of Autism

A new study shows significant differences in brain development in high-risk infants who develop autism starting as early as age...

Autism Featured Genetics

·June 21, 2012·4 min read

Study Uncovers New Tools for Targeting Genes Linked to Autism

UCLA researchers have combined two tools — gene expression and the use of peripheral blood — to expand scientists’ arsenal...

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 30, 2012·2 min read

Tiny Genetic Variations Led to Big Changes in the Evolving Brain

Changes to just three genetic letters among billions contributed to the evolution and development of the mammalian motor sensory circuits...

Featured Neurology

·May 24, 2012·3 min read

Microglia Eliminate Unnecessary Synapses During Brain Development

Immune cells “sculpt” circuits in the brain by eating away excess connections Findings offer a fresh look at developmental and...

Autism Genetics Neurology

·May 16, 2012·5 min read

Zebrafish Study Isolates Gene Related to Autism, Schizophrenia and Obesity

What can a fish tell us about human brain development? Researchers at Duke University Medical Center transplanted a set of...

Featured Neuroscience

·May 10, 2012·4 min read

Glial Cells Supply Nerve Fibers with Energy-Rich Metabolic Products

Glial cells pass on metabolites to neurons. Around 100 billion neurons in the human brain enable us to think, feel...

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