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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 26, 2013·4 min read

Dynamics of Protein Synthesis at Neuron Tip is Basis for Memory and Learning

A new study finds protein synthesis in dendrites could be responsible for long-term memory formation in the brain, in addition to other functions.

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Featured Genetics

·September 24, 2013·4 min read

Study Confirms that Rare Mutations Increase Risk of Late Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have identified and validated two rare gene mutations which could be a cause for late onset Alzheimer's disease.

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Brain Cancer Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 23, 2013·5 min read

Researchers Erase Human Brain Tumor Cells in Mice

Human glioma brain tumor cell growth was halted and erased in mice, according to new research.

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Featured Neurology

·September 20, 2013·2 min read

Memory Related Brain Network Shrinks with Aging

Researchers find brain regions associated with memory shrink as adults age. This decrease in size is more pronounced in those who later develop neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 18, 2013·2 min read

Blood Biomarker Could Mark Severe Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease Patients

Researchers discover a blood biomarker which could predict severe cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson's disease.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 18, 2013·2 min read

Shining Light on Neurodegenerative Pathway

Researchers have identified a possible molecular pathway which could be the of cause a number of neurodegenerative diseases, including Huntington's disease and ALS.

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Featured Genetics

·September 18, 2013·5 min read

How Old Memories Fade Away

Researchers discover a gene essential for memory extinction. The finding could lead to new treatments for PTSD.

Autism Featured

·September 18, 2013·5 min read

Study Finds Subset of Children Considered to Have Autism May be Misdiagnosed

A new study suggests children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome may be misdiagnosed with autism due to the social impairments associated with their developmental delays.