FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 16, 2022·5 min readScientists Reappraise the Role of ‘Zombie’ Cells That Anti-aging Medicine Has Sought to EliminateSome senescent (zombie) cells are embedded in young, healthy tissue and promote normal repair from damage, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·October 17, 2022·3 min readA New Protein That May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease IdentifiedThe GM2A protein reduces neural firing and induces a loss of neurite integrity.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·October 17, 2022·4 min readEpigenetic Changes Linked to Parkinson’s Disease Differ in Men and WomenPost-mortem analysis of the brains of those with Parkinson's disease revealed more than 200 genes with different epigenetic markers compared to healthy brains, but the affected genes were almost entirely different between women and men.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·October 18, 2022·4 min readNew Insights Into Lithium’s Effectiveness for Bipolar DisorderA new identifies a specific gene that regulates neural progenitor cell proliferation in response to lithium for those with bipolar depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 19, 2022·7 min readManipulating Stress Response in Cells Could Help Slow Down AgingWhen switched on at a pre-reproductive age, stress response in cells could slow down aging and promote longevity.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 19, 2022·7 min readSelection of Human Immune-Related Genes Was Driven by the Black DeathBubonic plague, or the "Black Death" placed significantly selective pressure on humans, changing the frequency of certain immune-related genes and affecting our susceptibility to modern diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 20, 2022·3 min readInsight Into Brain Function and BreakdownsStudy identifies the synaptotagmin-3 (SYT3) protein as a key molecule that allows for synaptic transmission. The findings could help with the development of treatment for a range of neurological disorders including ASD and epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 21, 2022·5 min readUsing Light Stimulation to Modulate Brain WavesResearchers have developed a new system that comprises of a brain implant containing LEDs and gene therapy to modulate brain waves. The technology showed success in suppressing abnormal brain waves akin to those seen during an epileptic seizure.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·October 21, 2022·6 min readHow Neurons From PTSD Patients React to StressNeurons derived from stem cells of combat veterans with PTSD react differently to stress hormones than those derived from veterans without PTSD. The findings shed new light on how genetics can cause some to develop PTSD following a traumatic event.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 22, 2022·3 min readResearchers Create First Fetal Brain Atlas for Spina Bifida ApertaResearchers have mapped the brain development of fetuses with spinal bifida aperta between 21-34 weeks of gestation. The new brain map has been released via open access to help further research and monitoring of SBA throughout fetal development.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·October 23, 2022·3 min readStrict Parenting May Hard-Wire Depression Risk Into a Child’s DNAStrict parenting and other childhood stresses increase depression risks later in life by altering the way in which DNA is read.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·October 25, 2022·4 min readPain’s Molecular OriginsA new study will explore the genesis of pain on a molecular and cellular level, with the goal of finding new treatments for chronic pain conditions.Read More