FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 25, 2015·4 min readLower Vitamin D Levels Associated with Higher Risk of Multiple SclerosisAccording to a new study, genetic findings support observational evidence that lower vitamin D levels are associated with increased risk of multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 25, 2015·3 min readInheriting Trauma: Holocaust Survivors Pass Trauma to Their Children’s GenesA new study reports preconception trauma can result in the transmission of epigenetic changes from the parent to children.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·August 24, 2015·4 min readAntidepressants Reduce Neuropathic Pain by Altering Signaling Protein Levels in Nucleus AccumbensResearchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2015·5 min readNew Class of Cancer Drugs May Induce Memory Loss in MiceAccording to a new study, a new class of cancer drugs appears to affect memory in mice.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·August 24, 2015·5 min readReprogramming Cancer Cells Back to Normal CellsResearchers have discovered a new way to potentially reprogram cancer cells and revert them back to a non-cancerous state.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·August 23, 2015·4 min readWriggling Worms May Give Insight into Human MovementA pioneering tool is set to investigate how a worm's brain controls its movements, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 22, 2015·4 min readSingle Molecular Event Holds Key to How We Evolved to Become the Smartest AnimalsResearchers have uncovered how a change in the PTBP1 protein can spur the creation of neurons. They propose this change could have fuelled the evolution of the human brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 21, 2015·5 min readBreak in Working Relationship Between Two Trash Clearing Proteins May Result in Parkinson’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, when two debris clearing proteins don't work together as they should, Parkinson's disease can occur.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 21, 2015·6 min readFemale or Male? Researching the Complexity of Gender IdentityResearchers at UCLA embark in new studies into the biological origin of gender identity and sexual orientation.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·August 20, 2015·4 min readStructure of Tumor Suppressing Protein IdentifiedResearchers have established the structure of the tumor suppressing PTEN protein.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 20, 2015·4 min readJoining Molecular Components Expands Ability to Manipulate Genes in Specific Cell TypesResearchers combine molecular components to manipulate genes in specific cell types.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 19, 2015·3 min readCould the Immune System Hold the Key for New Alzheimer’s Treatments?Researchers explore the interplay between the brain and immune system to find new potential targets for treating Alzheimer's disease.Read More
