FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 27, 2019Placental protein makes a critical contribution to healthy fetal developmentStudy reveals how a protein that transports essential amino acids across the placenta plays a role in fetal development. Deficiencies of the SNAT4 protein may result in developmental abnormalities and a higher risk of miscarriage. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·September 23, 2019Gene regulators work together for oversized impact on schizophrenia riskUsing CRISPR to alter the expression of four schizophrenia implicated genes which harbor expression quantitative trait loci, researchers were able to mirror gene expression changes seen in postmortem brains of those suffering from three mental health disorders. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 12, 2019Using gene editing, neuroscientists develop a new model for autismUsing CRISPR gene editing, researchers introduce the SHANK3 gene variant into macaque monkeys. SHANK3 has previously been linked to autism in humans. The monkeys with the SHANK3 mutations exhibited behavioral traits and brain activity patterns similar to those seen in humans on the autism spectrum, Researchers hope the new model will facilitate new avenues of research for ASD. Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 24, 2019New approaches to study the genetics of autism may lead to new therapiesResearchers will present their latest findings regarding genes associated with autism spectrum disorder in an upcoming meeting. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 5, 2019New chemical probe for visualizing brain immune cellsThe chemical probe CDr20 can label microglia in living cells, researchers report. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2019Scientists ‘reverse engineer’ brain cancer cells to find new targets for treatmentUsing CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, researchers identified actionable pathways responsible for the growth of glioblastoma stem cells. By reverse engineering brain cancer cells, multiple potential new targets for cancer treatments have been uncovered. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 11, 2019Gene-edited disease monkeys cloned in ChinaResearchers in China successfully used CRISPR gene editing to produce five monkey clones from the fibroblasts of a donor monkey with disease phenotypes. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 25, 2019Manipulating Gene Expression in Neurons with CRISPRBy optimizing neurons with CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers will have new ways to study genetic influences on brain health and disease, a new study reports. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 20, 2019Genetic Mechanism Involved in How Females Inherit Traits IdentifiedResearchers have identified a specific mechanism involved in how females inherit traits. The findings could help reduce susceptibility to Fragile X and Rett syndrome, the researchers report. Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 18, 2019CRISPR Gene Editing Makes Stem Cells ‘Invisible’ to Immune SystemResearchers say the new technique can help prevent transplant rejection. Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 12, 2019New Insight into Genetic Mutations Associated with AutismUsing CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers discover increased activity in neurons deficient in the CNTN5 or EHMT2 genes may cause ASD related characteristics in humans. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 10, 2019New Immune System Regulators RevealedUsing CRISPR gene editing, researchers mapped important genes for helping T helper cells. The findings could help generate new treatments to activate the immune system against infection and to attack tumor cells. Read More
