FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·February 27, 2018·4 min readGenetics Study Closes in on SchizophreniaResearchers have identified 50 new gene regions they say increase the risk of developing schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 27, 2018·4 min readThe Onset of Alzheimer’s:The Importance of Family HistoryResearchers report the closer a person gets to the age their parents started to develop Alzheimer's symptoms, the more likely they are to have amyloid plaques.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 26, 2018·4 min readImmune System Activation in Pregnant Women May Shape Developing BrainA new study reveals immune system activation during pregnancy can have an impact on brain development in the offspring. Researchers report both short and long term brain function can be influenced by immune system activation during the third trimester.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·February 26, 2018·5 min readSeeing the Brain’s Electrical ActivityA new optogenetics approach allows the imaging of neurotransmission without the use of electrode, researchers report.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
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 24, 2018·4 min readThe Impact of Genetics on How Kids SnackResearchers report the choice of snack your child asks for could be down to their genetics.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 23, 2018·5 min readDecoding the Structure of HuntintinResearchers have decoded the 3D structure of the Huntingtin protein. The discovery may help develop new treatments for Huntington's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 22, 2018·5 min readNew Software Helps Detect Adaptive Genetic MutationsResearchers have created a new algorithm capable tracking down beneficial genetic mutations.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·February 21, 2018·5 min readNovel Mechanism Behind Schizophrenia UncoveredNeuregulin 3, a protein elevated in the brains of those with schizophrenia, suppresses a protein complex required for efficient neural communication, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 21, 2018·4 min readHow the Brain Tells Our Limbs ApartResearchers have identified contrasts in interneurons that govern motor control.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 21, 2018·3 min readSchizophrenia is a Side Effect of Human DevelopmentResearchers have identified altered gene expression in the prefrontal area of the brain in those with schizophrenia. The study reports schizophrenia may have evolved as 'side effect' of human brain development.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 20, 2018·5 min readClues to Obesity’s Roots Found in Brain’s Quality Control ProcessFindings could pave the way for new treatments for obesity, especially in those with a genetic predisposition, researchers report.Read More
