FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 24, 2013·4 min readGenes Involved in Birth Defects Could Lead to Mental IllnessMutations of the Dact1 gene, which leads to major birth defects, may also cause subtle disruptions in the brain which contribute to the development of psychiatric disorders, according to new research.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 24, 2013·3 min readAbsence of Gene Leads to Earlier, More Severe Case of Multiple SclerosisA new study identifies a possible genetic mechanism that causes a quicker progression of multiple sclerosis. The absence of Tob1 in CD4+ T cells is key to early onset of a more aggressive form of MS.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 23, 2013·4 min readGetting to Grips with MigraineNew findings point to five genetic regions linked to the onset of migraines. The study provides new information about the cause and biological triggers which underlie migraine attacks.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 21, 2013·3 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Protein Controls Movement in MiceResearchers reveal the Bace1 protein, well known for its role in Alzheimer's disease, controls spindle development in muscles and leads to impaired movement when absent.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 21, 2013·2 min readStudy Shows a Solitary Mutation Can Destroy Critical ‘Window’ of Early Brain DevelopmentNew research shows brain damage caused by the loss of a single copy of a gene during early neurodevelopment can cause a permanent behavioral and intellectual problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 21, 2013·4 min readScientists Discover Previously Unknown Requirement for Brain DevelopmentGenes alone don't determine how the cerebral cortex grows into separate functional areas. Input from the thalamus is also crucially required, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 20, 2013·4 min readThe Link Between Circadian Rhythms and AgingResearchers find the SIRT1 gene, which is commonly associated with aging, also helps regulate circadian rhythm.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 19, 2013·3 min readLong-Term Study Reports Deep Brain Stimulation Effective for Most Common Hereditary DystoniaA long-term study suggests deep brain stimulation has good success rates and lasting benefits for patients with hereditary dystonia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 19, 2013·4 min readResearchers Explain How Neural Stem Cells Create New and Varied NeuronsExamining the brains of Drosophila fruit flies, researchers discover a novel stem cell mechanism which could help explain how neurons form in humans.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·June 18, 2013·2 min readStudy Shows How the Nanog Protein Promotes Growth of Head and Neck CancerResearchers have identified a biochemical pathway in cancer stem cells which are essential for the development of head and neck cancers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 18, 2013·4 min readKey Protein is Linked to Circadian Clocks, Helps Regulate MetabolismA new study reveals how the production of p75NTR protein oscillates in time with the body's natural circadian rhythm and how these oscillations help regulate vital metabolic functions. The findings offer an insight into how circadian rhythm helps maintain the body's overall metabolic health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 17, 2013·3 min readQuality of Waking Hours Determines Ease of Falling AsleepResearchers identify two proteins linked to alertness and the sleep-wake balance. Additionally, the study showed that the quality of wakefulness affects how quickly a mammal falls asleep.Read More
