FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 30, 2012·2 min readTiny Genetic Variations Led to Big Changes in the Evolving BrainChanges to just three genetic letters among billions contributed to the evolution and development of the mammalian motor sensory circuits...Read More
EventsFeaturedGenetics·May 24, 2012·4 min readWorkshop to Examine Optogenetic Approaches for Treating Diseases Associated With Vision Loss AnnouncedFoundation Fighting Blindness and Mass. Eye and Ear Host June 1 Optogenetics Workshop to Fast-Track Innovative Approaches to Save and...Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 22, 2012·3 min readStem Cell Research Could Benefit Fragile X PatientsStem Cell Research Paves way for Progress on Dealing with Fragile X Retardation Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem...Read More
GeneticsNeurology·May 16, 2012·3 min readResearcher Discovers Role of Gene Variant Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease in Damage to Brain Circulation, FunctionA gene variant responsible for vascular damage to the brain is a promising new target for drug therapy to fight...Read More
AutismGeneticsNeurology·May 16, 2012·5 min readZebrafish Study Isolates Gene Related to Autism, Schizophrenia and ObesityWhat can a fish tell us about human brain development? Researchers at Duke University Medical Center transplanted a set of...Read More
Genetics·May 10, 2012·3 min readDiscovery of a Gene that Causes Joubert Syndrome in Some FamiliesHistory, science and discovery come together to help family members. C5ORF42 was identified as the gene that causes Joubert Syndrome...Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 10, 2012·4 min readGlial Cells Supply Nerve Fibers with Energy-Rich Metabolic ProductsGlial cells pass on metabolites to neurons. Around 100 billion neurons in the human brain enable us to think, feel...Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·May 10, 2012·2 min readEvolution’s Gift May Also Be at the Root of a Form of AutismA recently evolved pattern of gene activity in the language and decision-making centers of the human brain is missing in...Read More
Brain CancerGenetics·May 9, 2012·3 min readTransplanted Gene-Modified Blood Stem Cells Protect Brain Cancer Patients from Toxic Side Effects of ChemotherapyStudy is first to show feasibility and efficacy of a new use for autologous stem cell transplant. For the first...Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 9, 2012·2 min readResearchers Discover a New Family of Key Mitochondrial Proteins for the Function and Variability of the BrainThis family comprises a cluster of six genes that may be altered in neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s and Charcot-Marie-Tooth...Read More
Genetics·May 4, 2012·3 min readResearchers Develop New Muscular Dystrophy Treatment Approach Using Human Stem CellsResearchers from the University of Minnesota’s Lillehei Heart Institute have effectively treated muscular dystrophy in mice using human stem cells...Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 2, 2012·2 min readGlycogen Accumulation in Neurons Causes Brain Damage and Shortens Lives of Flies and MiceWork by IRB Barcelona researchers will further the study of neurodegenerative diseases such as Lafora progressive myoclonic epilepsy. Collaborative research...Read More
