FeaturedGenetics·May 24, 2016·8 min readGenes Linked to the Effect of Stress and Mood on Longevity IdentifiedResearchers have identified a series of genes that could modulate the effect of mood and the response to stress on lifespan.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 23, 2016·4 min readLoss of Y Chromosome Could Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to researchers, men with the highest fraction of blood cells without the Y chromosome were more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 23, 2016·4 min readUntangling Disease Related Protein MisfoldingResearchers report how a key protein in the blood coagulation pathway folds to a higher energy state.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·May 22, 2016·8 min readTiny Packages May Pack Powerful Treatment for Brain TumorsA lipid nanocarrier small enough to pass the blood-brain barrier could be an effective method for delivering chemotherapy medications to help fight glioblastoma brain tumors, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 22, 2016·5 min readKey Mutations May Worsen Hearing Loss From Chemotherapy DrugA new study reports the chemotherapy drug cisplatin can kill sensory cells in the inner ear and cause permanent hearing loss.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 20, 2016·3 min readIdentifying the First Steps in Muscle RegenerationA new study reports researchers have found evidence as to how muscles may be triggered to regenerate when damaged.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 20, 2016·4 min readEnzyme Pair Play Crucial Role in Maintaining Balance of Cellular ProcessesFindings could help researchers better understand how certain neurodegenerative diseases may arise.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 20, 2016·2 min readTrapping Individual Cell Types in the Mouse BrainA new study reports researchers have developed a new approach for genetically identifying and manipulating neurons in the mouse brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2016·4 min readMechanism That Reduces Effect of Cocaine on the Brain IdentifiedA new study reports microglia can diminish the adverse changes to neural circuitry bought on by chronic cocaine use.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2016·5 min readWhy Staying Up Later Makes Us Tired: Fruit Fly StudyResearchers report they have identified the neurons responsible for why delaying bedtime can create chronic daytime sleepiness.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 17, 2016·3 min readAltered Purine Metabolism Linked to DepressionAccording to researchers, people with major depressive disorder could have altered purine metabolism.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 17, 2016·4 min readGenetic Switch Turned on During Fasting Helps Stop InflammationResearchers report a molecular pathway that activates during fasting could help halt the spread of intestinal bacteria into the bloodstream.Read More
