FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 24, 2015·6 min readThe Epigenetic Diversity of NeuronsAccording to a new study, researchers have successfully profiled key features of genetic materials inside three types of neurons.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 4, 2015·5 min readReprogramming of DNA Observed in Human Germ Cells for First TimeSome regions of human DNA, including those associated with schizophrenia and obesity, resist complete reprogramming, researchers report.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·May 4, 2015·6 min readEpigenetic Drugs Could be Used to Treat Deadly Pediatric CancerA new study reports panobinostat and other gene regulating drugs may prove helpful in the treatment of DIPG.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·April 15, 2015·5 min readPaternal Sperm May Hold Clues to AutismA new study reports epigenetic tags on the DNA of paternal sperm is linked to autism symptoms in their offspring.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 5, 2015·3 min readResearchers Map ‘Switches’ That Shaped the Evolution of the Human BrainA new study provides detailed information about human specific changes in gene regulation and human brain development.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 22, 2014·4 min readNew Drug Helps Huntington’s Disease Afflicted Mice and Their OffspringThe offspring of mice treated with new drug showed delayed onset and reduced symptoms associated with Huntington's disease, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 16, 2014·4 min readEvidence of Genetic Link to PTSD in Soldiers Exposed to Childhood TraumaA new study adds to the developing evidence of the role genetics plays in some cases of PTSD.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·August 25, 2014·3 min readFinding Keys to Glioblastoma Therapeutic ResistanceResearchers discover why certain glioblastoma brain tumors are resistant to drugs.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 17, 2014·4 min readEpigenetic Breakthrough Bolsters Understanding of Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports people with more Alzheimer's related neuropathology in their brains had higher levels of DNA modifications within the ANK1 gene.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 29, 2014·8 min readStudy Shows Environmental Influences May Cause Autism in Some CasesNew research could help explain how some cases of ASD can result from environmental influences rather than genetic mutations.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 2, 2013·3 min readBrain and Song Structure in Zebra Finches Strongly Influenced by EnvironmentVariations in brain and song structure in zebra finches is strongly influenced by environment, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 23, 2013·5 min readControlling Genes with LightNew technology can rapidly halt or start the expression of genes by shining a light on the cells.Read More
