FeaturedGenetics·August 10, 2016·4 min read‘Aggressive Drunk’ Gene May Protect Carriers From Obesity and Associated RisksA new study suggests carriers of a genetic mutation in the serotonin 2B receptor may be protected from obesity and insulin resistance.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 9, 2016·4 min readNew Model Recreates Early Spread of Parkinson’s in the BrainA new model of Parkinson's disease demonstrates how abnormal alpha-synuclein proteins gradually spread from brain areas implicated in early stages of the disease to other regions of the brain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 9, 2016·3 min readIn Search of Neurobiological Factors for SchizophreniaResearchers find no appreciable differences between the hippocampi of those at high risk for developing schizophrenia and those with the disorder.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·August 9, 2016·7 min readHundreds of New Genes That Could Contribute to Autism FlaggedResearchers have created a machine learning program that soured the entire human genome to predict which genes could contribute to ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 8, 2016·4 min readWhy is Usain Bolt the Fastest Person on Earth?With the help of a new microscope, researchers watch muscles at work.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 8, 2016·5 min readBeneficial Role Clarified for Brain Protein Associated with Mad Cow DiseaseResearchers report a protein normally associated with prion diseases may help to maintain myelin.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2016·5 min readDrink Seeking Rats Provide Sobering Look Into Genetics of AlcoholismResearchers have identified 930 genes associated with alcoholism by comparing the genomes of rats addicted to alcohol and those that abstained.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·August 4, 2016·6 min readHuman-Neanderthal Gene Variance is Involved in AutismResearchers report a specific gene structure emerged recently and with unprecedented speed.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2016·5 min read“Use it or Lose it” to Defend Against Memory LossResearchers report a on a correlation between higher levels of NPTX2 and better brain volume and memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 3, 2016·5 min readScientists Keep a Molecule from Moving Inside Nerve Cells to Prevent Cell DeathResearchers have identified one way in which an RNA binding protein may contribute to ALS.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 3, 2016·5 min readNovel Genetic Mutation May Lead to the Progressive Loss of Motor FunctionResearchers have identified a mechanism that appears to be responsible for a rare form of pediatric neuropathy.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 2, 2016·5 min readLower Weight in Late Life May Increase Alzheimer’s RiskResearchers report a link between a lower BMI and greater deposits of amyloid plaques in older individuals.Read More
