FeaturedGenetics·May 22, 2015·4 min readScientists Create Mice with a Major Genetic Cause of ALS and FTDResearchers believe mouse could provide a new platform for testing treatments for several neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 20, 2015·5 min readSexual Behavior of Drosophila Regulated by One Simple MoleculeResearchers report they have discovered the molecule responsible for regulating sexual behavior in vinegar flies.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 19, 2015·3 min readNature or Nurture? Twin Study Finds Both are Almost EqualAccording to a new study, on average, the variation for human traits and diseases is 49 per cent genetic and 51 per cent due to environmental factors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 19, 2015·3 min readCause of Balance and Movement Problems in Multiple Sclerosis IdentifiedNew findings could help point the way to new targets for developing treatments for multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 18, 2015·4 min readGenetic Fault in Molecule Important For Neural Connections Can Prevent PubertyResearchers report a genetic fault which prevents SEMA3E from working correctly can prevent people from undergoing puberty.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 14, 2015·4 min readGenetic Variant Predicts How Likely a Multiple Sclerosis Patient Will Respond to TreatmentA new study reports the discovery of a genetic variant that could predict how well a patient with multiple sclerosis will respond to certain treatments for the disease.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·May 14, 2015·4 min readMap of Deadly Glioblastoma Brain Cancer ReleasedNewly released map of glioblastoma brain cancer could help researchers find new cures for deadly disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 14, 2015·4 min readMajor Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Opens New Pathway to PreventionResearchers report ApoE4 can reduce the number of functional synapses by interfering with the DNA responsible for synapse formation and maintenance.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·May 13, 2015·6 min readHow the Tumor Microenvironment Contributes to Drug Resistant NeuroblastomaResearchers report on how exosomic miRNAs released within a tumor environment affect resistance to chemotherapy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 11, 2015·3 min readSingle Molecule Controls the Fate of Mature Sensory NeuronsResearchers report the malfunction of a single neuron can prompt certain neurons to alter their role.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·May 8, 2015·4 min readThree Classes of Anti-Cancer Drugs Work in Synergy Against GlioblastomaResearchers report a combination of three different anti-cancer drugs shows promising results for the treatment of glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 8, 2015·3 min readNew Role Idenitified for Protein Aggregates in NeurodegenerationAccording to a new study, the proteome undergoes extensive changes during aging.Read More
