Genetics·July 5, 2012·3 min readScientists Identify Gene Linked to Facial, Skull and Cognitive ImpairmentA gene whose mutation results in malformed faces and skulls as well as mental retardation has been found by scientists.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 3, 2012·2 min readScientists Discover Bees Can “Turn Back Time”, Reverse Brain AgingHoneybees can reverse brain aging and learning deficits when they take on nest responsibilities usually done by younger bees. Findings suggest social interventions may be used to slow or treat age-related dementia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 2, 2012·3 min readDNA Sequenced for Parrot’s Ability to ParrotScientists say they have assembled more completely the string of genetic letters that could control how well parrots learn to imitate their owners and other sounds by using single molecule sequencing.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 2, 2012·3 min readResearchers Report Success in Treating Autism Spectrum DisorderUsing cyclocreatine, researchers successfully treated an autism spectrum disorder known as creatine transporter deficiency in a mouse model of autism.Read More
AutismBrain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 29, 2012·5 min readStudy Finds New Gene Mutations that Lead to Enlarged Brain Size, Cancer, Autism, EpilepsyResearchers shed light on molecular cause of childhood’s worst conditions as first step toward developing more effective treatments.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 28, 2012·3 min readHuman Model of Huntington’s Disease Created from Skin’s Stem Cells‘HD in a dish’ will facilitate search for elusive treatment. An international consortium of Huntington’s disease experts, including several from...Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 27, 2012·5 min readNew Vaccine for Nicotine Addiction Successfully Tested in MiceWeill Cornell researchers develop novel antibody vaccine that blocks addictive nicotine chemicals from reaching the brain. Researchers at Weill Cornell...Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 27, 2012·3 min readNew Compound Holds Promise for Treating Duchenne MD and Other Inherited DiseasesRTC 13 effectively counteracts ‘nonsense’ mutation that causes disorder. Scientists at UCLA have identified a new compound that could treat...Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 25, 2012·4 min readGene Mutations Cause Massive Brain AsymmetryDiscovery could help lead to prevention of radical surgery in rare childhood disease. Hemimegalencephaly is a rare but dramatic condition...Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·June 21, 2012·4 min readStudy Uncovers New Tools for Targeting Genes Linked to AutismUCLA researchers have combined two tools — gene expression and the use of peripheral blood — to expand scientists’ arsenal...Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·June 20, 2012·3 min readProposed Drug May Reverse Huntington’s Disease SymptomsSingle treatment produces long-term improvement in animal models. With a single drug treatment, researchers at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer...Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·June 19, 2012·5 min readFishing for Answers to Autism PuzzleBiologists take a new approach to deciphering the roles of genes associated with autism. Fish cannot display symptoms of autism,...Read More
