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·September 18, 2013·5 min read

Study Finds Subset of Children Considered to Have Autism May be Misdiagnosed

A new study suggests children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome may be misdiagnosed with autism due to the social impairments associated with their developmental delays.

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Featured Neurology

·September 17, 2013·2 min read

Researchers Gain Insight into Protective Mechanisms for Hearing Loss

Isl1 gene expression protects mice against age related and noise induced hearing loss, a new study finds.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 17, 2013·5 min read

Ten-Year Project Redraws the Map of Bird Brains

A ten year study results in remapping of bird brains.

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Featured Genetics

·September 16, 2013·4 min read

Rare Gene Variant Linked to Macular Degeneration

A genetic mutation linked to age related macular degeneration has been discovered, according to a new study.

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Featured Genetics

·September 16, 2013·5 min read

DNA Damage May Cause ALS

Researchers discover link between an inability for neurons to repair DNA and neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS.

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Autism Featured

·September 12, 2013·4 min read

Stunted Neuron Branching Restored in Mice

Mutations of a gene associated with some forms of autism in humans can hinder the correct growth and connectivity of neurons in mice. This understanding allowed researchers to restore proper neuronal growth in the mice.

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Featured Genetics

·September 11, 2013·2 min read

Variation in Bitter Receptor mRNA Expression Affects Taste Perception

Sensitivity to bitter taste is not only shaped by taste genes, but also how much mRNA a person's cells make, a new study suggests.

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Featured Genetics

·September 11, 2013·6 min read

Faulty Stem Cell Regulation May Contribute to Cognitive Deficits Associated with Down Syndrome

According to a new study, over-expression of the Usp16 gene could be a major contributor to neurological deficits associated with Down syndrome.

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Featured Psychology

·September 9, 2013·2 min read

Cell Transplants Could be a Novel Treatment for Schizophrenia

Researchers see restored normal function in the hippocampus and dopamine function of rats after transplanting interneurons. The findings could lead to new treatment options for schizophrenia.

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Featured Neurology

·September 9, 2013·6 min read

Therapy Slows Onset and Progression of Lou Gehrig’s Disease

By reducing the expression of the SOD1 gene, ALS onset and progression is slowed, a new study suggests.

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Featured Neurology

·August 14, 2013·1 min read

A Genetic Answer to the Alzheimer’s Riddle?

Researchers discover a form of CD33, which lacked a critical functional domain, correlates with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neurology

·August 12, 2013·3 min read

There’s Life After Radiation for Brain Cells

Researchers suggest neural stem cells could be resistant to radiation. The stem cells could be roused from a hibernation-like state in order to reproduce and generate new cells which have the ability to migrate, replace injured cells and restore lost function.

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Genetics

Study Finds Subset of Children Considered to Have Autism May be Misdiagnosed

Researchers Gain Insight into Protective Mechanisms for Hearing Loss

Ten-Year Project Redraws the Map of Bird Brains

Rare Gene Variant Linked to Macular Degeneration

DNA Damage May Cause ALS

Stunted Neuron Branching Restored in Mice

Variation in Bitter Receptor mRNA Expression Affects Taste Perception

Faulty Stem Cell Regulation May Contribute to Cognitive Deficits Associated with Down Syndrome

Cell Transplants Could be a Novel Treatment for Schizophrenia

Therapy Slows Onset and Progression of Lou Gehrig’s Disease

A Genetic Answer to the Alzheimer’s Riddle?

There’s Life After Radiation for Brain Cells

Tinnitus Linked to Auditory Nerve Loss

Enhanced TMS Shows Promise as Depression Treatment

Heartbeat’s Influence on Brain Activity

Reshaping the OCD Brain: How Therapy Alters Neural Connectivity

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