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·March 20, 2014·5 min read

Researchers Discover Underlying Genetic Marker for Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease

Researchers 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.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 20, 2014·3 min read

Study Finds Stem Cell Combination Therapy Improves TBI Outcomes

Combining umbilical cord blood cells and growth factor treatments offers better therapeutic effects for TBI patients, a new study reports.

The image shows different amounts of REST in the brain at different points in life.

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·March 19, 2014·7 min read

The Aging Brain Needs REST

Researchers discover REST is lost in critical brain areas of those with AD.

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·March 19, 2014·4 min read

New Work Shines Light on Hox Genes Responsible for Firefly Lantern Development

Researchers discover the role Hox genes play in the lantern development of fireflies.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 18, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Survey Protein Family That Helps the Brain Form Synapses

Researchers describe the diversity of neurexin proteins which are essential in the creation of synapses.

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·March 14, 2014·2 min read

Critical Role of One Gene to Our Brain Development

Researchers report the USP9X gene is critical to early state brain development.

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·March 13, 2014·3 min read

Stumbling Fruit Flies Lead to Discovery of Gene Essential for Sensing Joint Position

Researchers uncover a vital mechanism which underlies the sensory feedback which helps guide balance and limb movement.

This is a diagram of a brain slice with Alzheimer's.

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·March 11, 2014·3 min read

Restoring Order in the Brain

Researchers discover hippocampal neurogenesis reduces symptoms of AD.

This is a brain scan of a patient with glioblastoma brain cancer.

Brain Cancer Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 7, 2014·3 min read

Antipsychotic Medications Offer New Hope in the Battle Against Glioblastoma

An FDA approved anti psychotic drug is proving to be effective in killing glioblastoma brain cancer tumors, a new study reports.

This image shows two brain slices, one with alzheimers and one of a normal brain.

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·March 7, 2014·2 min read

Inherited Alzheimer’s Damage Greater Decades Before Symptoms Appear

Neuronal damage can begin up to twenty years before Alzheimer's symptoms appear, researchers report.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 6, 2014·5 min read

Scientists Create Detailed Picture of Membrane Protein Linked to Brain Disorders

Researchers 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.