Study reveals sleep deprivation is associated with lower DNA repair gene expression and more breaks in DNA. The damage to DNA may explain the increased risk of cancers and neurodegenerative diseases in those who are sleep deprived.
Researchers identify a biological pathway for depression in high risk teens who come from socioeconomically disadvantaged families.
Findings may shed light into the mechanism that controls the course of multiple sclerosis.
Researchers have identified a mechanism shared by mutations in the SHANK3 and ADNP genes. The genes have been associated with the development of ASD and schizophrenia.
Findings support the idea that lithium, a drug more commonly associated with the treatment of bipolar disorder, may help treat those with SHANK3 related autism.
UCSD researchers have developed a single cell sequencing method that can map the cellular origin of a wide variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
A new study reports antioxidant intervention during early stages of Parkinson's disease may help slow its progression.
Working with mice, Johns Hopkins researchers say they have developed a gene-based therapy to stop the rodent equivalent of the autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis by specifically targeting the destructive immune response the disorder triggers in the body.
A study that used postmortem brain tissue samples from Alzheimer's patients and mouse models found the hunger hormone ghrelin is linked to cognitive impairments and memory loss associated with the disease.
Genetically embedded tools in neural stem cells may aid in development of regenerative medicine – critical for safe and reliable...
Researchers have discovered a connection between a lack of ovarian hormones and changes in the nucleus accembens following menopause.
A new study sheds light on key aspects of nervous system development.
