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·February 20, 2018·3 min read

New Algorithm Can Pinpoint Mutations Favored by Natural Selection in Large Sections of the Human Genome

A new machine learning algorithm is able to accurately pinpoint mutations in the human genome favored by natural selection.

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·February 20, 2018·4 min read

Brain Immune System is Key to Recovery from Motor Neuron Degeneration

Researchers report microglia is critical for neuronal survival in ALS.

Featured Genetics

·February 19, 2018·4 min read

Fifteen New Genes Identified that Shape the Face

Researchers have identified fifteen new genes that help shape our facial features.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 19, 2018·4 min read

Calcium May Play a Role in the Development of Parkinson’s

A new Nature Communications study reveals increased calcium levels in brain cells may play a significant role in the development of Parkinson's disease.

Autism Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 19, 2018·5 min read

Blood and Urine Tests Developed to Indicate Autism in Children

Researchers have developed new tests that could help lead to earlier diagnosis of autism.

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·February 17, 2018·3 min read

New Approaches in Neuroscience Show It’s Not All In Your Head

Researchers report our inner thoughts and interpretations of our experiences have consequences for both physical and mental health.

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·February 17, 2018·4 min read

Stem Cell Based Stroke Treatment Repairs Brain Tissue

A new treatment that uses extracellular vesicles filled with exosomes derived from human stem cells could help repair brain damage following stroke, researchers report.

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·February 17, 2018·4 min read

Shedding Light on Biological Roots of Individuality

Variations in specific neuromodulators in the developing nervous system may play a role in individuality, researchers report.

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·February 16, 2018·2 min read

Researchers Crack Code to Restoring Memory Creation in Older or Damaged Brains

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in restoring the ability to form lasting memories in older or damaged brains.

Autism Featured Genetics

·February 16, 2018·5 min read

Lab Grown Human Cerebellar Cells Yield Clues to Autism

Researchers have derived purkinje cells from patients with TSC, a genetic syndrome that includes some ASD-like symptoms. The cells, researchers say, have several characteristics that could help explain how ASD develops at the molecular level.