FeaturedNeuroscience·July 13, 2016·5 min readPrimate Brain Development Study May Shed Light on Human Developmental DisordersA new study that looks at the development of rhesus monkey brains could shed light on the neurodevelopmental processes involved in disorders such as schizophrenia and autism in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 13, 2016·4 min readBrain Cell Death in Alzheimer’s Linked to Structural FlawResearchers believe they have discovered a new biological pathway involved in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 12, 2016·5 min readEstrogen Patch in Newly Postmenopausal Women May Reduce Alzheimer’s RiskAccording to a new study, amyloid deposition is reduced in newly postmenopausal women who received a estrogen replacement therapy.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 11, 2016·5 min readProtein Deficiency May Cause Spinal Muscular AtrophyA new study implicates a key cellular mechanism as defective in SMA for the first time, providing a new lead for developing future interventions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 11, 2016·4 min readVisual Activity Regenerates Neural Connections Between the Eye and BrainA new study reports high contrast visual stimulation can help damaged retinal neurons to regrow optic nerve fibers.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 11, 2016·4 min readAmyloid Probes Gain Powers in Search For Alzheimer’s CauseA metallic molecule allows for real time motoring of amyloid beta plaques.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 11, 2016·5 min readGene Contributes to Poor Speech Processing and DyslexiaResearchers report a gene associated with dyslexia may interfere with speech processing.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 8, 2016·4 min readBipolar Disorder Linked to Unexpected Region of BrainAccording to researchers, genes within the striatum could be deeply involved in bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 8, 2016·4 min readTime Switch in the Brain Improves Sense of SmellResearchers investigate how similar scents are differentiated.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 7, 2016·5 min readExtra Coding RNAs Regulate DNA Methylation in the Adult BrainAccording to researchers, ecRNAs could be player in memory formation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 7, 2016·5 min readSniffing Out Danger: Super Sniffer Mice Could Be Used to Detect Land MinesResearchers have created super-sniffer mice that have an increased ability to detect a specific odor.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 6, 2016·4 min readGenetic Risk Factors For Alzheimer’s May Be Detectable in Young AdultsA new study reports the genetic risk score may be able to detect those at higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, even during early adulthood.Read More
