FeaturedGenetics·May 11, 2016·10 min readScientists Identify Genes Associated With Educational AttainmentAccording to researchers, many of the genes associated with educational attainment are influential in brain development, even prior to birth.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 11, 2016·3 min readFruit Flies May Help Us Develop a Better Understanding of Brain InjuriesA new study suggest using fruit flies as models for TBI could hold the key for identifying genes and pathways to promote repair and minimize damage to the nervous system.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 10, 2016·2 min readClue for Development of Treatment of Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have succeeded in increasing the velocity constant for a reaction in which proteins implicated in Alzheimer's turn into toxic substances by using ultrasonic irradiation.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 10, 2016·4 min readGene Mutation Shown to Cause Form of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia in Animal ModelsFindings can help researchers test for the CAPN1 mutations associated with some forms of HSP.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 10, 2016·4 min readGenetic Variations That Boost PKC Enzyme Contribute to Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have discovered genetic variations that enhance PKCa activity in Alzheimer's patients.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 10, 2016·5 min readMouse Model of Autism Offers Insights For Human PatientsResearchers have developed a new mouse model of a genetically linked type of autism. The new model helps reveal more about the role of genes and brain changes associated with the disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 10, 2016·6 min readDigesting Sweet TastesResearchers believe the gut enzymes in sweet taste cells could help develop better tasting sweeteners.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 10, 2016·4 min readNew Insights into the Mysteries of SmellResearchers have uncovered a mechanism that underlies a phenomenon in how we smell that has puzzled scientists for decades.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 10, 2016·3 min readLactose Intolerance Study May Shed Light on Origins of Mental IllnessA new study that looks at how lactose intolerance develops over time may give new insight into understanding how mental health issues develop.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·May 9, 2016·5 min readExperimental Therapy Halts Treatment Resistant Brain TumorsResearchers report an experimental treatment has shown to be able to stop treatment resistant glioblastoma in human cells and mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·May 6, 2016·4 min readAlzheimer’s Gene Impairs Memory by Disrupting Brain’s ‘Playback System’According to researchers, the APOE4 gene may interfere with memory formation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeuroscienceNeuroscience Business·May 6, 2016·2 min readBiotech Companies Given Green Light to Attempt to Regenerate Brains of the DeadCORDIS reports two US based biotech companies have been granted ethical permission to attempt to regenerate the brains of people declared clinically dead from TBI.Read More
