FeaturedNeurology·February 7, 2018·4 min readCompound Prevents Neurological Damage and Provides Cognitive Benefits For Alzheimer’s: Mouse StudyResearchers report a form of vitamin B3 can help prevent neurological damage and improve cognition in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·January 25, 2018·3 min readLetting Silenced Genes SpeakA new study reports there may be hope that epigenetic diseases could, some day, be cured.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 22, 2018·6 min readNew Neuron-Like Cells Allow Investigation into Synthesis of Vital Cellular ComponentsPenn State researchers have developed a method to create synthetic neurons in order to study an enzyme involved in the synthesis of purines.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 12, 2018·4 min readMapping Out Genetic ‘Switches’ Behind Human Brain EvolutionResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 11, 2018·6 min readVirus Like Protein is Important for Cognition and MemoryResearchers reveal a protein essential for memory and cognition looks and acts like a protein from a virus.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 4, 2018·4 min readBrain Stem Changes Identified in Parkinson’sA new study reveals Parkinson's patients have more copies of mitochondrial DNA in the brain stem, leading to increased cell death within that area.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 8, 2017·3 min readGenetic Mutations Cause ‘Vicious Cycle’ in Most Common Form of ALSResearchers reveal a repeat element in the DNA of C9orf72 gene becomes toxic when faced with starvation, toxins and viral infection.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 29, 2017·6 min readStudy of WWII Evacuees Suggests Mental Illness May Be Passed to OffspringA new NIH study reveals mental health problems associated with childhood adversity, such as being evacuated from a war zone, can be passed down from generation to generation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 24, 2017·4 min readMysterious DNA Modification Seen in Stress ResponseWhen under stress, adenine methylation increases up to four times, a new Emory study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 17, 2017·6 min readSignaling Pathway May Be Key To Why Autism Is More Common In BoysA mouse study reveals the male brain may be more vulnerable to a genetic cause of autism.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 11, 2017·5 min readLack of CLOCK Protein Appears Key in Severe Epilepsy FormsA protein associated with circadian rhythm appears to play a significant role in some forms of epilepsy, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 6, 2017·3 min readFrom Tanning to Smoking: More Traits Associated With Our Neanderthal DNAOur moods, sleeping patterns, smoking status and how easily we tan may be traced back to our Neanderthal DNA, Max Planck Institute researchers report.Read More
