FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 24, 2018·3 min readNormal Function of ALS and Dementia Linked Gene DeterminedResearchers have identified the normal function of C9orf72, a gene commonly implicated in ALS and FTD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 23, 2018·6 min readGut Microbiota of Infants Predicts Obesity in ChildrenA new study reports the gut microbiota composition of a child at 2 years of age is associated with body mass index at age 12. Researchers say studying a toddler's gut bacteria may help identify children most at risk of obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 23, 2018·3 min readReversing Memory Loss: Mouse StudyResearchers report osterocalcin, a naturally occurring hormone, can help boost memory in aging mice. The findings pave the way for new treatments to help stave off, and possibly reverse memory loss in humans.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 22, 2018·3 min readTargeting a Hunger Hormone to Treat ObesityResearchers have identified a signaling pathway that appears to be responsible for hunger. Targeting the pathway, researchers say, could be key to finding new treatments to curb obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 22, 2018·7 min readMachine Learning Uncovers Dementia SubtypesA new machine learning algorithm is able to automatically able to distinguish between different patterns of progression in patients with a range of different dementias. The algorithm could enable to identify which treatments are most suited to individual patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 20, 2018·4 min readChronic Inflammation Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’sA new study reveals carriers of the ApoE4 gene who have chronic inflammation are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 19, 2018·4 min readThe Neurobiology of Social AggressionResearchers report a signalling mechanism in the brain shapes social behavior. The findings may have implications for better understanding social hierarchies, aggression and bullying.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 19, 2018·5 min readDoes Herpes Cause Alzheimer’s?A new study looks at the possible causal link between the herpes virus and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report antiviral drugs significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia in patients with severe herpes infections.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 19, 2018·5 min readRegulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative DiseasesResearchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 18, 2018·4 min readBee Study Links Genes to Social Behaviors, Including AutismBees are helping researchers to uncover genes responsible for social behaviors, including social deficits associated with ASD. Researchers have identified 200 new gene variations linked to social behaviors, with 21 clustered in or nearby 6 genes implicated in autism.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·October 18, 2018·4 min readJust How Blind Are Bats?Researchers report not all bats are blind, but some have selected superior acoustic abilities over vision through evolution.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 18, 2018·4 min readHow Rare Gene Mutation Affects Brain Development and MemoryResearchers have identified a rare genetic mutation that alters brain development in mice. The mutation appears to cause impairment in memory and disrupts neurotransmission. The study reports memory problems may be improved by transplanting progenitor cells capable of generating inhibitory interneurons into the hippocampus.Read More
