FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 23, 2016·7 min readHuman Neuron Transplants Treat Spinal Cord Injury in MiceResearchers have successfully transplanted human neurons to treat symptoms of spinal cord injury in mice. The researchers believe this could pave the way for eventual treatment in humans.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 23, 2016·3 min readNew Hope in Fight Against Glioblastoma Brain CancerA new study reports blocking specific ADAM enzymes can stop the growth and spread of glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 23, 2016·6 min readResearchers Successfully Transplant iPSC Derived Retinal Cells from One Monkey to Another Without RejectionResearchers report they have successfully transplanted retinal pigment cells derived from stem cells without rejection or the need of immunosuppressant drugs.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 22, 2016·6 min readResearchers Reverse Protein Clumping Involved in ALSA new study reveals stabilizing the SOD1 protein can help reverse protein clumping in neurons affected by ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 22, 2016·6 min read“Sixth Sense” May Be More Than Just a FeelingResearchers believe the PIEZO2 gene may control specific aspects of human touch and proprioception.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 20, 2016·4 min readPotential Signature of Cognitive Function in HIV Patients IdentifiedResearchers have discovered a unique epigenetic footprint in specific immune cells that can identify people with HIV who have impaired cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 20, 2016·5 min readLoneliness is a Heritable TraitAccording to a new study, the risk for feeling lonely is partially due to genetics and these genes are also associated with neuroticism and depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 20, 2016·4 min readGenetic Switch Identified as Potential Target For Alzheimer’sA new study reports researchers have discovered an important mechanism that helps switch on a gene known to help protect against Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 20, 2016·3 min readShape Shifting Protein Behind Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report amyloid beta may change its internal structure to be absorbed into the cell and become toxic.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 20, 2016·6 min readAlcohol, Tobacco and Time Spent Outdoors Linked to Brain ConnectionsResearchers have released data from the world's largest brain and body scanning study.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 20, 2016·4 min readTrial Offers Hope of a Treatment for Spinal Muscular AtrophyResearchers believe they have discovered a promising new treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, a leading genetic cause of death in children.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 19, 2016·4 min readFirst Drug to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Approved by FDAThe FDA have approved the first drug designed to treat patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.Read More
