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Featured Genetics Neurology

·April 3, 2014·4 min read

Study Helps Unravel the Tangled Origin of ALS

Researchers pinpoint an error in protein formation which could be the root of ALS.

Featured Neurology

·April 2, 2014·6 min read

A Critical Window into the Developing Human Brain

New research details where genes are turned on in the brain during pregnancy. The study provides new insight into diseases such as autism and the origins of human uniqueness.

Featured Genetics

·April 1, 2014·2 min read

Researchers Find Better Way to Grow Motor Neurons From Stem Cells

Researchers develop a new method for generating human motor neurons from stem cells more quickly and efficiently.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·March 29, 2014·2 min read

Genetic Model for Bipolar Treatment

According to new findings, lithium's therapeutic effects stems from its suppression of myo-inositol.

Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 28, 2014·3 min read

Gulf War Illness Not in Veterans’ Heads, But in Their Mitochondria

Researchers report veterans suffering Gulf War illness have impaired mitochondrial function.

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Autism Featured Neurology

·March 26, 2014·4 min read

Patches of Cortical Layers Disrupted During Early Brain Development in Autism

A new study gives direct and clear new evidence that autism begins during pregnancy.

The doctor and patient share a look at the LVAD in this image.

Featured Neurology

·March 26, 2014·4 min read

History Is Made with First Small LVAD Implant for Young Patient

A patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is only one of three people in the US to receive a LVAD to keep his weakened heart pumping blood around his body.

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Featured Genetics

·March 25, 2014·4 min read

MRI Reveals Genetic Activity

Researchers adapt MRI techniques to visualize gene activity in the brain.

Featured Genetics

·March 24, 2014·2 min read

Research Reveals New Depths of Complexity in Nerve Cells

A new study reveals a complexity to neurons which could affect future therapies aimed at altering memory and mood in humans.

This image shows the different 'heat maps' in the brain, as mentioned in the article.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 24, 2014·3 min read

For Neurons in the Brain Identity Can Be Used to Predict Location

Researchers develop a new mathematical model which uses gene expression data to predict where neurons are located throughout the brain.

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Featured Genetics

·March 21, 2014·4 min read

Genetic Factor Contributes to Forgetfulness

Researchers discover a connection between lapses in memory and the DRD2 gene.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 20, 2014·5 min read

Researchers Discover Underlying Genetic Marker for Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease

Researchers discover a new details about a metabolic pathway which plays an important role in a number of common diseases. The findings could provide clues to the genetic influences in the development of stroke and cardiovascular disease.