ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·May 8, 2014·5 min readMouse Study Offers New Clues to Cognitive DeclineA new study has implications for providing better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 8, 2014·4 min readStudy Helps Explain Why MS Is More Common in WomenNew research may help explain why multiple sclerosis is more prevalent in women than men.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 6, 2014·4 min readChimpanzees Show Similar Personality Traits to HumansAccording to new research, chimpanzees have almost the same personality trails as humans.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·May 5, 2014·7 min readFunctioning of Aged Brains and Muscles in Mice Made YoungerA new study reports the protein GDF11 appears to improve brain and skeletal muscle function in older mice.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 2, 2014·2 min readStudy Explores Genetics Behind Alzheimer’s ResiliencyResearchers discover a potential genetic variant which could make the brain more resilient to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 2, 2014·3 min readResearchers Discover How Key Protein Enhances Memory and LearningResearchers report the protein FABP5, usually associated with diseases such as cancer and psoriasis, enhances cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 2, 2014·3 min readResearchers Reveal New Possible Cause of EpilepsyResearchers report deficiencies in hyaluronan can lead to spontaneous epileptic seizures.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 30, 2014·3 min readStem Cells from Teeth Can Make Brain Like CellsResearchers discover stem cells taken from teeth can grow to resemble brain cells. They hope their discovery might pave the way for new treatments for stroke recovery.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·April 29, 2014·4 min readResearch Sees Overlap in Altered Genes Found in Schizophrenia, Autism and Intellectual DisabilityMalfunctions in some of the same genes contribute to the pathology or some cases of schizophrenia, autism and intellectual disability.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·April 29, 2014·6 min readBrain Tumor Cells Penetrated by Tiny, Degradable Particles Carrying Genetic InstructionsResearchers report they have been able to create tiny, biodegradable nanoparticles which are able to carry DNA to brain cancer cells in mice.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·April 28, 2014·3 min readOverlooked Cells Hold Keys to Brain Organization and DiseaseResearchers report malfunctioning astrocytes could contribute to neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·April 25, 2014·3 min readScientists Find Connection Between Gene Mutation and Key Symptoms of AutismA new study suggests mutations in a specific gene which is disrupted in some individuals with autism results in too much growth throughout the brain.Read More
