FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 2, 2016·4 min readCommon Genetic Variant Regulates the Mental Health Benefits of ExerciseResearchers report physical exercise failed to promote antidepressant-like effects in mice genetically engineered to express a human genetic variation in the gene BDNF.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·September 1, 2016·4 min readMaking Memories Stronger and More Precise During AgingResearchers report on the mechanism by which new neurons are able to sharpen memories.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·August 30, 2016·6 min readCritical Protein Shows Promise for the Treatment of Alzheimer’sResearchers discover the role the p62 protein plays in the accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 26, 2016·5 min readUsing Light to Control Genome EditingResearchers have developed a new technique that offers precise manipulation of where and when genes are targeted.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 26, 2016·3 min readCoffee Drinking Habits Can Be Written in Our DNAResearchers report people with a specific DNA variation tend to consume fewer cups of coffee per day than those without the variation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 25, 2016·5 min readMapping the Brain’s Action CenterResearchers have developed a new technique to map the connectivity of neurons in the striatum.Read More