FeaturedNeuroscience·October 3, 2015·3 min readControlling Body Temperature in Response to Fight or FlightA new study reports TRPV1 controls the nerves that release noradrenaline and affects core body temperature during the 'fight or flight' response.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 2, 2015·3 min readDiscovering the Brain’s Memory SwitchResearchers explore the physical processes that occur as memories are formed.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 2, 2015·4 min readFive New Genetic Variants Linked to Brain CancerA new study identifies five new genetic variants associated with glioma.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 2, 2015·2 min readGene Suppression Helps Long Term Memories FormResearchers have identified a number of genes that are repressed at specific points during and after memory formation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 1, 2015·4 min readTissue Engineered Colon from Human Cells Develop Different Types of NeuronsAccording to a new study, a tissue-engineered colon derived from human stem cells can develop nerves required to function effectively.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 1, 2015·6 min readDiverse Mutations Reveal Lineage of NeuronsResearchers discover somatic mutations appear to occur most often in the genes neurons use most.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 30, 2015·3 min readKey Receptor for Autism Treatment IdentifiedAccording to researchers, suppressing the activity of a specific serotonin receptor can help reduce autism relevant behaviors in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 30, 2015·4 min readGaining Insight Into How a New Class of Antidepressants WorkResearchers explain how a molecular amplification system helps a new class of antidepressants alter brain signaling in specific neurons and how this produces the antidepressant effect.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·September 30, 2015·3 min readDormant Viral Gene May Cause Some Forms of ALSResearchers discover reactivating ancient viral genes may cause neuron destruction in some forms of ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·September 29, 2015·5 min readMeningitis Model Shows Infection’s Sci-Fi Worthy Creep Into the BrainA new study tracks, in real time, how Cryptococcal meningitis invades the brain.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·September 29, 2015·8 min readStudy Identifies 65 Genes Involved in AutismA new study reports researchers have identified 65 genes that play a crucial role in autism spectrum disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 28, 2015·3 min readHormone Adiponectin Could Break Cycle of ObesityAccording to a new study, the hormone Adiponectin can reverse the negative effects of obesity on offspring when infused into the placenta of obese, pregnant mice.Read More
