FeaturedGenetics·July 29, 2013·6 min readStatins Suppress Rett Syndrome Symptoms in MiceAccording to a new study, statins could help treat Rett Syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 29, 2013·3 min readEssential Clue to Huntington’s Disease Solution FoundResearchers have developed a new way in which to measure the shape of the huntingtin protein in living cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 26, 2013·3 min readInherited Virus Can Cause Cognitive Dysfunction and FatigueSome cases of chronic fatigue syndrome could be caused by Human Herpesvirus 6, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 25, 2013·5 min readNeuroscientists Plant False Memories in Mice Brains and Locate Where Brain Stores False and Authentic Memory TracesNeuroscientists appear to have implanted memories in mice and appear to have located where the brain stores memory traces, both false and authentic.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 25, 2013·5 min readEpilepsy in a Dish: Stem Cell Research Reveals Clues to Origins and Possible TreatmentBy turning skin cells of patients with Dravet syndrome into neurons, researchers create a miniature testing ground for epilepsyRead More
FeaturedGenetics·July 24, 2013·4 min readKey Molecular Pathways Leading to Alzheimer’s IdentifiedResearchers have identified key molecular pathways which lead to late-onset Alzheimer's disease. The study presents a new approach to Alzheimer's research and highlights several potential drug targets.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 23, 2013·5 min readControlling Genes with LightNew technology can rapidly halt or start the expression of genes by shining a light on the cells.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 22, 2013·5 min readNovel ‘Top-Down’ Mechanism Repatterns Developing Brain RegionsNew brain development findings could shed light on some neurological problems, such as ASD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 19, 2013·3 min readGene Mutation in Dogs Offers Clues for Neural Tube Defects in HumansResearchers identify a gene related to neural tube defects in dogs. They also found evidence the gene may be an important risk factor for human neural tube defects, including spina bifida and anencephaly.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 15, 2013·3 min readMissing Brain Enzyme Leads to Abnormal Levels of Fear in MiceA new study shows a missing brain protein could lead to abnormal levels of fear.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 15, 2013·2 min readBrain Discovery Could Help SchizophrenicsResearchers discover a link between the orbitofrontal cortex and learning and behavioral deficits in mice with a gene associated with mental illness.Read More
AutismFeatured·July 11, 2013·4 min readAutism Speaks Collaborative Releases First Full Genome Sequencing for AutismResearchers have found full genome sequencing by examining the entire DNA code of individuals with ASD and their families. The findings look at the wide range of genetic factors associated with ASD.Read More
