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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 2, 2016·4 min read

Researchers Identify a Possible New Drug Target for Rett Syndrome

Researchers have identified an important signaling pathway that, when corrected, appears to improve symptoms of Rett syndrome in mice.

Autism Featured Genetics

·February 2, 2016·4 min read

Newly Identified Pathway Links Fetal Brain Development to Adult Social Behavior

Study demonstrates a fetal origin for social and repetitive behavioral deficits, as seen in disorders like Autism.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 2, 2016·5 min read

Moderate Seafood Consumption May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

A new study reports eating moderate amounts of seafood may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, the researchers found no correlation between higher levels of mercury in the brain and Alzheimer's neuropathology.

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Featured Neurology

·February 2, 2016·4 min read

Saliva Gland Test Can Spot Early Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reports that testing a portion of a person's submandibular gland could be a way to diagnose early Parkinson's disease.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics

·February 1, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Identify Genetic Cause of Pediatric Brain Cancer

Researchers identify the genetic mechanism behind angiocentric gliomas, a new study reports.

Featured Genetics

·February 1, 2016·4 min read

Disruptions to Embryonic Reprogramming Alter Adult Mouse Behavior

Epigenetic reprogramming in mouse embryos can lead to abnormal repetitive behaviors in adulthood, a new study reports.

Featured Psychology

·February 1, 2016·4 min read

No Link Between Genetic Schizophrenia Risk and Subcortical Brain Volumes

Researchers find no evidence of a genetic overlap between a risk for schizophrenia and subcortical brain volume, a new study reports.

Featured Neurology

·February 1, 2016·3 min read

A Better Model for Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers improve both animal and cell models for Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 1, 2016·4 min read

Treating ALS By Targeting Upper Motor Neurons

Researchers demonstrate it is possible to modify gene expression in upper motor neurons.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·February 1, 2016·10 min read

Delivering Genes Across the Blood-Brain Barrier

A new study reports researchers have successfully modified a virus to be able to enter a mouse brain via the bloodstream and deliver genes to central nervous system cells.