FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 6, 2016·5 min readThe Role Gut Bacteria Plays in Neurodegenerative DiseasesResearchers report proteins produced by gut bacteria may cause protein misfolding in the brain and cerebral inflammation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 6, 2016·5 min readMental Illness Genetically Linked to Drug Use and MisuseA new study reports there could be a genetic risk for mental illness in those who are more likely to misuse drugs.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 6, 2016·13 min readDoes Brain Size Really Matter?Researchers have identified seven genes that predict intracranial volume and Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 5, 2016·4 min readBiological Link Between Stress and ObesityResearchers revealed the molecular elements that bridge anxiety and metabolism.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 5, 2016·4 min readEnzyme Treatment of Gene May Reverse Effects of Alzheimer’sResearchers suggest the ApoE gene could be a promising new target for therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 5, 2016·4 min readBrain Cells That Cool the BodyResearchers have identified a set of heat sensing neurons that prompt both nervous system and behavioral changes that help cool the body.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 4, 2016·3 min readOverlooked and Misunderstood Gene Linked to SchizophreniaA new study reports a gene previously linked to hypertension is also associated with schizophrenia and other mental health disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 4, 2016·4 min readHow The Brain Controls Our AppetiteA new study reports researchers have discovered the mechanism behind the enzyme that controls our appetite in response to low glucose availability.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 4, 2016·5 min readAlzheimer’s Linked Protein Can Be Removed From Brain Without Hindering Memory and LearningResearchers report mice can retain their memories and ability to learn when almost all ApoE is removed from the brain but kept present in the liver to filter cholesterol.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 3, 2016·7 min readTwo New Studies Uncover Key Players Responsible for Learning and Memory FormationResearchers have identified a novel signaling system that controls neuroplasticity.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 1, 2016·6 min readSmoking Leaves a Historical Footprint in DNAResearchers report DNA methylation could be an important sign that reveals a person's smoking history, even years after they have quit.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 30, 2016·3 min readAbnormal Brain Protein May Contribute to Development of Alzheimer’sA new study reports on the role the protein TDP-43 plays in the development of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
