New research shows brain damage caused by the loss of a single copy of a gene during early neurodevelopment can cause a permanent behavioral and intellectual problems.
Genes alone don't determine how the cerebral cortex grows into separate functional areas. Input from the thalamus is also crucially required, a new study suggests.
Researchers find the SIRT1 gene, which is commonly associated with aging, also helps regulate circadian rhythm.
A long-term study suggests deep brain stimulation has good success rates and lasting benefits for patients with hereditary dystonia.
Examining the brains of Drosophila fruit flies, researchers discover a novel stem cell mechanism which could help explain how neurons form in humans.
Researchers have identified a biochemical pathway in cancer stem cells which are essential for the development of head and neck cancers.
A new study reveals how the production of p75NTR protein oscillates in time with the body's natural circadian rhythm and how these oscillations help regulate vital metabolic functions. The findings offer an insight into how circadian rhythm helps maintain the body's overall metabolic health.
Researchers identify two proteins linked to alertness and the sleep-wake balance. Additionally, the study showed that the quality of wakefulness affects how quickly a mammal falls asleep.
A new study uncovers unique changes in DNA structure in genes important to neuronal function in relatives with early onset, familial Alzheimer's disease.
According to a new study, specific MicroRNA naturally packaged into exosomes are released by stem cells after a stroke, contributing to better neurological recovery.
Researchers identified genetic variants that can predispose children to dyslexia and language impairment. The study could allow for earlier diagnosis and more successful interventions for language impairment disorders.
Researchers have identified an abnormal metabolic pathway which drives cancer cell growth in particular glioblastoma brain cancer subtypes.
