FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 20, 2014·5 min readResearchers Discover Underlying Genetic Marker for Stroke and Cardiovascular DiseaseResearchers discover a new details about a metabolic pathway which plays an important role in a number of common diseases. The findings could provide clues to the genetic influences in the development of stroke and cardiovascular disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 20, 2014·3 min readStudy Finds Stem Cell Combination Therapy Improves TBI OutcomesCombining umbilical cord blood cells and growth factor treatments offers better therapeutic effects for TBI patients, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 19, 2014·7 min readThe Aging Brain Needs RESTResearchers discover REST is lost in critical brain areas of those with AD.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 19, 2014·4 min readNew Work Shines Light on Hox Genes Responsible for Firefly Lantern DevelopmentResearchers discover the role Hox genes play in the lantern development of fireflies.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 18, 2014·4 min readResearchers Survey Protein Family That Helps the Brain Form SynapsesResearchers describe the diversity of neurexin proteins which are essential in the creation of synapses.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 14, 2014·2 min readCritical Role of One Gene to Our Brain DevelopmentResearchers report the USP9X gene is critical to early state brain development.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 13, 2014·3 min readStumbling Fruit Flies Lead to Discovery of Gene Essential for Sensing Joint PositionResearchers uncover a vital mechanism which underlies the sensory feedback which helps guide balance and limb movement.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 11, 2014·3 min readRestoring Order in the BrainResearchers discover hippocampal neurogenesis reduces symptoms of AD.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 7, 2014·3 min readAntipsychotic Medications Offer New Hope in the Battle Against GlioblastomaAn FDA approved anti psychotic drug is proving to be effective in killing glioblastoma brain cancer tumors, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 7, 2014·2 min readInherited Alzheimer’s Damage Greater Decades Before Symptoms AppearNeuronal damage can begin up to twenty years before Alzheimer's symptoms appear, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 6, 2014·5 min readScientists Create Detailed Picture of Membrane Protein Linked to Brain DisordersResearchers gain a better understanding of the mGlu1 receptor which they believe to be a viable target for future medications to treat a number of brain disorders.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 6, 2014·4 min read3D Changes in DNA May Lead to a Genetic Form of ALSResearchers discover how a genetic code variation in the C9orf72 gene alters the shape of DNA, making cells more vulnerable to stress and apoptosis.Read More