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·October 26, 2015·3 min read

Studying Development of Inner Ear Could Help Restore Hearing and Balance

Researchers identify two genes that help produce hair cells in the inner ears of mice.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 26, 2015·4 min read

A Switch for Epilepsy

Researchers have decoded a central signal cascade associated with epileptic seizures.

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·October 22, 2015·3 min read

A Novel Link Between Movement Control and Genetics

According to a new study, a small cellular molecule previously believed to have little impact on behavior could be responsible for controlling precise movements.

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·October 22, 2015·3 min read

Cracking the Enduring Mysteries of REM Sleep

Researchers identify a neural circuit in the brain that helps regulate REM sleep.

Drawing of a person with the brain exposed. They are standing in a field and DNA strands are sprouting like beanstalks.

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·October 22, 2015·2 min read

Problems with Spatial Navigation Could Indicate Alzheimer’s Years Before Onset

A new study reports problems with spatial navigation could predict those at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·October 19, 2015·4 min read

ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia Linked to Nuclear Transport Problems

A new study points to a potential new target to treat neurodegenerative diseases.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 16, 2015·4 min read

Astrocytes Could Hold the Clue to ALS

According to researchers, astrocytes lose the ability to support motor neurons as ALS progresses.

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·October 15, 2015·4 min read

Thirsty For Knowledge: Advancing Understanding of How Our Brain Controls Body Hydration

Researchers have discovered a protein in the brain which is involved in hydration and thermoregulation.

Illustration of amyloid beta attacking a cell.

Featured Neurology

·October 14, 2015·2 min read

A New Target for Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment

Researchers discovered the GPR3 protein could play an important role in reducing the generation of amyloid beta and in alleviating cognitive deficits in Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·October 13, 2015·3 min read

Causal Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Telomere Shortening

A new study reports the shortening of telomere length can be statistically linked to the active mechanism responsible for Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 12, 2015·4 min read

Mapping Genes That Increase Lifespan

Researchers have identified over 230 genes which, when deleted, increase the replicative life span of yeast cells. 189 of these genes have been linked to aging and the researchers believe the results could provide new genomic targets that could be used to improve human health.