FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 24, 2020·4 min readNeurons Are Genetically Programmed to Have Long LivesResearchers have identified a mechanism triggered at neuron birth to intrinsically decrease apoptosis. When the genetic regulation is halted, continuous neuronal survival is disrupted, leading to a decrease in animal survival.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 28, 2016·3 min readCo-Expression of Alternative Gene Products Helps Neurons Take ShapeA new study reports neurons often co-express functionally distinct alternative products from the same gene.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 9, 2016·6 min readIlluminating the ‘Dark Side’ of the TranscriptomeResearchers have devised a new way to map the transcriptome. In the process, they have revealed important variations in protein synthesis. The approach could have implications for furthering understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 22, 2015·4 min readSingle Molecular Event Holds Key to How We Evolved to Become the Smartest AnimalsResearchers have uncovered how a change in the PTBP1 protein can spur the creation of neurons. They propose this change could have fuelled the evolution of the human brain.Read More
