Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 10, 2019·4 min readNew 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2018·6 min readNew Genetic Clues to Frontotemporal DementiaStudy reports a mutation in a single gene that causes hereditary frontotemporal dementia makes it harder for neurons to communicate, leading to neurodegeneration.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·November 7, 2018·4 min readUnraveling a Genetic Network Linked to AutismUsing CRISPR techniques, researchers have uncovered a genetic network linked to autism.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 17, 2018·5 min readGene Therapy Via Skin Protects Mice From Lethal Cocaine DosesUsing CRISPR gene editing techniques, researchers create modified skin grafts that rapidly degrade cocaine and reduce drug seeking behaviors in mouse models of addiction.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·August 17, 2018·5 min readCRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in BrainResearchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsPsychology·June 25, 2018·7 min readCRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of AutismResearchers have successfully reduced some symptoms associated with fragile X syndrome in mice with the help of CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 25, 2018·4 min readOrganoids Reveal how Deadly Brain Cancers GrowResearchers use gene editing to generate aggressive glioblastoma multiforme brain tumors in the lab. The model, researchers say, could be used to track the progression of tumors and develop personalized therapies for patients.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 18, 2018·6 min readLeptin’s Neural Circuit IdentifiedA new gene editing study reveals how the hormone leptin can help to prevent diabetes and obesity.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 26, 2018·3 min readOne Step Closer to Treatment for Huntington’sA new study reports researchers have developed a new gene editing approach that may provide a new treatment avenue for Huntington's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 29, 2018·4 min readUncovering the Early Origins of Huntington’s DiseaseRockefeller University researchers reveal Huntington's neurons are much larger than healthy cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 20, 2017·6 min readFirst Step Toward CRISPR Cure For ALSUC Berkeley researchers report they have successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to delay symptoms and extend lifespan in mouse models of ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·October 19, 2017·4 min readGene Editing in the Brain Gets A Major UpgradeMax Planck researchers announce they have developed a new tool that can assist with precise genome editing in neurons.Read More
