FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 17, 2018·4 min readCould Statins Ease Deadly Heart Condition in Friedreich’s Ataxia?Researchers report statins could potentially reduce cardiovascular risks in people with Friedreich's ataxia.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·April 17, 2018·4 min readPossible Novel Method for Stopping Untreatable Pediatric Brain CancersA small molecule, 6-thio-dG, may provide a new approach to treating currently untreatable pediatric brain cancers, researchers report.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·April 16, 2018·8 min readAltered Immune Cells Clear Childhood Brain Tumor: Mouse StudyA fatal brain stem tumor was cleared by injecting it with engineered T-cells that recognized cancer and targeted it for destruction in mouse models, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·April 16, 2018·5 min readLarge Aggregates of ALS Causing Protein Might Help Brain CellsResearchers report the formation of larger, more visible SOD1 aggregates may help to protect brain cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 16, 2018·3 min readEarly Environment May Shape Axon PathfindingA new study reveals both genetics and environment play a role in shaping brain connectivity.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·April 16, 2018·5 min readGrafted Brain Organoid Provides Insight into Neurological DisordersResearchers have developed more sophisticated organoid models to help provide new insights into a range of neurological and psychological disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2018·3 min readEnigmatic Gene Critical For a Healthy BrainResearchers reveal a non-coding RNA called Paupar is critical in influencing healthy brain development.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2018·4 min readReversing Brain Injury in Newborns and AdultsResearchers have identified a molecule in white matter that prevents the brain from repairing itself following injury. By blocking the production of the molecule, researchers say it may allow an effective pathway for neuroregeneration.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 16, 2018·3 min readGenes that May Trigger Depression IdentifiedA new Nature Communications study reveals 80 newly identified genes that may be linked to an increased risk of developing major depressive disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 15, 2018·4 min readOne Gene Spurred Growth of Key Brain AreaResearchers have identified how the ASPM gene controls the growth of the cerebral cortex. They report mutations in this gene can reduce brain volume by half in human microcephaly cases.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 15, 2018·5 min readGene that Contributes to Female Body Shape May Increase Type 2 Diabetes RiskKLF14, a gene associated body shape in women, can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes if the varient of the gene forces fat storage around the abdomen.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 14, 2018·4 min readSweet Tooth Gene Linked to Less Body FatResearchers report people with the 'sweet tooth', FGF21 genetic mutation tend to have less body fat. However, the genetic mutation is also linked to slightly elevated blood pressure.Read More
