FeaturedGenetics·December 22, 2015·4 min readEpigenetic Processes Linked to Cerebellar Circuitry DevelopmentA new study describes the epigenetic mechanisms that underlie the development of the cerebellum.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 21, 2015·3 min readEpigenetic Aging Accelerated by Lifetime StressLifetime exposure to stress hormones affects the regulation of genes associated with aging and age related diseases, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 17, 2015·4 min readA Molecular Basis for MemoryStudy supports the hypothesis that memories are encoded with the help of epigenetic modification.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 7, 2015·6 min readTelomere Length in Newborns Linked to Mom’s Education LevelA new study reports telomere length may be shortened in newborn babies whose mothers did not graduate high school.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·December 3, 2015·4 min readRevealing the Detailed Architecture of the BrainResearchers have developed a new way to classify neurons by imaging and labeling the proteins found in each cell.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·December 3, 2015·5 min readDoes Your Dog’s Slobber Hold Clues to Human Mental Health?What can a dog's spit tell us about human mental health? It turns out, quite a lot, one researcher reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 6, 2015·3 min readCan Parental Stress Impact the Health of Future Generations?A new study reports on the long term impact of parental stress on the health of their offspring and future generations.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 6, 2015·8 min readA New Way to Detect DNA DamageAccording to a new study, researchers have devised a new way to detect chemical damage to DNA that leads to genetic mutations which are responsible for an array of diseases, including ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
Featured·October 6, 2015·3 min readUncovering Clues About Abnormal Embryo Development with Artificial IntelligenceResearchers utilize artificial intelligence to help understand why some groups of cells deviate from normal development during embryogenesis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·October 4, 2015·5 min readA Single Neuron May Carry Up To 1000 Genetic MutationsA new study reports individual neurons may harbor up to 1000 genetic mutations which arise while genes are in active use and after brain development is complete.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 2, 2015·4 min readFive New Genetic Variants Linked to Brain CancerA new study identifies five new genetic variants associated with glioma.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·September 29, 2015·8 min readStudy Identifies 65 Genes Involved in AutismA new study reports researchers have identified 65 genes that play a crucial role in autism spectrum disorder.Read More
