FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·October 16, 2014·4 min readMisfolded Proteins Clump Together in a Surprising PlaceA new study reports researchers have created a new framework for protein aggregation under acute stress.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 15, 2014·2 min readEffects of High Risk Parkinson’s Mutation Are ReversibleResearchers provide new evidence of how to target and reverse the effects caused by the most common genetic mutations for Parkinson's.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 15, 2014·5 min readTaking a Shot at Parkinson’sDopamine cells derived from stem cells could reverse many features of Parkinson's disease for a number of years.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·October 14, 2014·4 min readRare Genetic Disease Protects Against Bipolar DisorderResearchers report EvC, a rare genetic disorder could protect against bipolar affective disorder.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 14, 2014·4 min readNew Study Finds That Neurons Actively Fine Tune Themselves at the Genetic LevelA new study presents evidence that neurons maintain correlated levels of mRNA to ensure a consistent ratio of ion channels.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 13, 2014·5 min readScientists Link ALS Progression to Increased Protein InstabilityA new study suggest specific protein instability as a cause of ALS.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·October 13, 2014·3 min readA New Target for Personalized Brain Cancer TreatmentNew findings could provide additional insight into the cause of glioblastoma and provide new options for personalized therapeutic treatments.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 13, 2014·4 min readGreater Rates of Mitochondrial Mutations Discovered in Children Born to Older MothersResearchers report finding greater rates of mitochondrial mutations in the offspring of older mothers, as well as the mothers themselves.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 13, 2014·4 min readNovel Culture System Replicates Course of Alzheimer’s Disease and Confirms Amyloid HypothesisUsing an innovative culture system, researchers provide evidence supporting the amyloid hypothesis of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 13, 2014·4 min readScientists Sniff Out Unexpected Role for Stem Cells in the BrainResearchers report neurogenesis in the olfactory system of mice is crucial to maintaining correct neural connections.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 10, 2014·3 min readAn Enzyme and Synaptic PlasticityThe Pin1 enzyme plays a significant role in synaptic plasticity, a new study reports.Read More