Latest

Genetics

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·December 14, 2018·7 min read

Researchers Find Roots of Neuropsychiatric Diseases in Developing Brain

Researchers found differences in cells types between 16 regions of the brain during development may be key in determining whether genetic risks translate into disorders like ASD, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 14, 2018·3 min read

A Role For MicroRNAs in Social Behavior

Researchers report on how a microRNA cluster associated with the regulation of synaptic strength plays a role in controlling social behaviors in mammals.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 13, 2018·3 min read

How the Brain Tells You to Scratch That Itch

Researchers shed light on the mechanism that drives the uncontrollable urge to scratch an itch.

Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 13, 2018·6 min read

New Genetic Clues to Frontotemporal Dementia

Study reports a mutation in a single gene that causes hereditary frontotemporal dementia makes it harder for neurons to communicate, leading to neurodegeneration.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 13, 2018·4 min read

Neanderthal Gene Gives Clues to Human Brain Evolution

Researchers report modern humans who carry particular Neanderthal DNA fragments have slightly less rounded heads. The findings shed light on the evolution of modern brain shape and function.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Visual Neuroscience

·December 13, 2018·4 min read

Brain Activity Shows Development of Visual Sensitivity in Autism

Researchers report sensory responses change between childhood and adulthood in those with ASD.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 11, 2018·4 min read

Genetic Changes Associated with Physical Activity

Researchers have identified 14 genetic regions linked to activity.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 10, 2018·3 min read

How Redheads Inherit Their Flaming Locks

Researchers have identified eight genes linked to red hair. The study also found almost 200 genes associated with hair texture, color and whether the hair grows straight or curly.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 10, 2018·5 min read

Siblings of Children with ASD or ADHD Are At Elevated Risk of Both Disorders

According to a new study, siblings of children diagnosed with ASD or ADHD have an increased risk of being diagnosed with the disorders themselves. Researchers found the odds of being diagnosed with ASD were 30 times higher for those who had older siblings with autism, and 3.7 times higher for ADHD diagnosis.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·December 5, 2018·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Patients Classified in Six Subgroups

Researchers have identified cognitive subgroups related to genetic differences in Alzheimer's patients. The findings, researchers say, could open the door for more personalized treatments of the neurodegenerative disease.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 4, 2018·5 min read

Improving Understanding of the Formation of New Neurons in the Mammalian Adult Brain

Researchers have developed an innovative approach to identifying novel cellular targets and pathways involved in wiring adult born neurons into existing brain circuits.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 4, 2018·4 min read

Gene that Lets You Eat As Much As You Like Holds Promise Against Obesity

Removing the RCAN1 gene in mice reduced weight gain, even when the animals were fed high fat diets for prolonged periods of time. Researchers say the findings could help develop new treatments to help prevent obesity in humans.