AutismFeaturedGenetics·July 16, 2015·3 min readUsing Stem Cells to Create ‘Mini Brains’ Helps Further Understanding of AutismA new stem cell study could help predict autism and could lead to new drug targets for ASD.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 15, 2015·6 min readVisual Processing Pathways Strengthened by Vision Restoring Gene TherapyResearchers find evidence that a sight restoring gene therapy strengthens visual pathways in the brain.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·July 15, 2015·5 min readMechanism for Altered Pattern of Brain Growth in Autism Spectrum Disorder IdentifiedResearcher discover how mutations in a specific autism risk gene alter the course of early brain development.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 15, 2015·7 min readResearchers Identify Gene Associated with Healthy Information ProcessingA new study links a genetic mutation to information processing speed.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 13, 2015·5 min readRestoring Hearing in Mice With Gene TherapyFindings could eventually lead to new treatment options for restoring hearing in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 13, 2015·5 min readImpact of APOE E4 May Be Apparent Years Before Alzheimer’s Symptoms AppearResearchers have discovered a well known genetic variant linked to Alzheimer's could be promoting deposits of neurotoxic plaques in the brain years prior to symptoms of the disease developing.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 13, 2015·4 min readLasting Relief From Chronic Pain Thanks to Stem CellsAccording to a new study, injecting stem cells extracted from bone marrow could help provide lasting relief from chronic neuropathic pain.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·July 13, 2015·3 min readNew Insights into Genetic Basis of AutismA new study reports researchers have discovered a link between autism and genetic changes in some segments of DNA responsible for switching on genes in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 13, 2015·5 min readNovel Disease Gene Linked to Neurodegenerative Disorders IdentifiedResearchers have identified a previously unknown disease gene linked to the degeneration of optic and peripheral nerve fibers.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 10, 2015·6 min readGeometry of Human Brain’s Cerebral Cortex Correlates with Genetic HeritageNew findings about the brain's anatomy could lead to personalized medicine approaches for diagnosing and treating neurological disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 9, 2015·3 min readSchizophrenia Patients Have Higher Occurrences of Rare Genetic MutationsAccording to a new study, people with schizophrenia have a higher-than-average share of rare genetic mutations that affect protein function.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 8, 2015·4 min readHope for Patients With LeukodystrophiesResearchers have identified a new gene associated with 4H leukodystrophy.Read More
