FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 7, 2014·3 min readGenes Contribute to Behavior Differences Between Fierce and Friendly RatsResearchers have identified gene regions which contribute to differences between aggressive and more timid behavior in rats.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 6, 2014·3 min readStem Cell Transplants for Parkinson’s Disease Edging CloserTransplantable dopamine neurons produced from stem cells could expedite treatment options for Parkinson's disease.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 6, 2014·2 min readHuman Stem Cell Derived Neuron Transplants Reduce Seizures in MiceTransplanted neurons derived from stem cells shown to be effective in treating epilepsy in mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2014·4 min readBlocking Mitochondrial Fission Shows Potential as an Effective Treatment for Parkinson’s DiseaseInhibition of the Drp1 mitochondrial fission protein shows potential as a treatment for Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 4, 2014·4 min readResearchers Claim to Have Discovered Genetic Markers for Alcoholism RecoveryResearchers identify genetic markers which could help identify people who may benefit from a specific alcoholism treatment medication.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 28, 2014·3 min readScientists Uncover Major Factor in Development of Huntingtons DiseaseA new study points to a functional connection between mTOR and huntingtin.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 27, 2014·4 min readSynapses Always on the Starting BlocksResearchers report vesicles have close contact with cell membranes before fusion occurs.Read More
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