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The diagram shows miRNA's action with mRNA.

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·August 24, 2015·5 min read

Reprogramming Cancer Cells Back to Normal Cells

Researchers have discovered a new way to potentially reprogram cancer cells and revert them back to a non-cancerous state.

This shows nematode worms in different positions.

Featured Neuroscience Neuroscience Videos

·August 23, 2015·4 min read

Wriggling Worms May Give Insight into Human Movement

A pioneering tool is set to investigate how a worm's brain controls its movements, researchers say.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·August 22, 2015·4 min read

Single Molecular Event Holds Key to How We Evolved to Become the Smartest Animals

Researchers have uncovered how a change in the PTBP1 protein can spur the creation of neurons. They propose this change could have fuelled the evolution of the human brain.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·August 21, 2015·5 min read

Break in Working Relationship Between Two Trash Clearing Proteins May Result in Parkinson’s Disease

According to a new study, when two debris clearing proteins don't work together as they should, Parkinson's disease can occur.

This image a drawing of a number of faces.

Featured Psychology

·August 21, 2015·6 min read

Female or Male? Researching the Complexity of Gender Identity

Researchers at UCLA embark in new studies into the biological origin of gender identity and sexual orientation.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics

·August 20, 2015·4 min read

Structure of Tumor Suppressing Protein Identified

Researchers have established the structure of the tumor suppressing PTEN protein.

This image shows GFP-expressing Purkinje cells.

Featured Genetics

·August 20, 2015·4 min read

Joining Molecular Components Expands Ability to Manipulate Genes in Specific Cell Types

Researchers combine molecular components to manipulate genes in specific cell types.

This image is a microscopic image of a mouse hippocampus.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 19, 2015·3 min read

Could the Immune System Hold the Key for New Alzheimer’s Treatments?

Researchers explore the interplay between the brain and immune system to find new potential targets for treating Alzheimer's disease.

This image shows different types of synapses.

Featured Neuroscience

·August 19, 2015·3 min read

Understanding the Mechanism Driving Synapse Dysfunction

A new study reveals insights into the pathological mechanisms that cause dysfunctional synapses.

Featured Neuroscience

·August 18, 2015·4 min read

Human Brain in Dish May Accelerate Study of Alzheimer’s and Other Disorders

Using adult human skin cells, researchers have developed an almost complete human brain in a dish that is equal in maturity to that of a 5 week old fetus.