FeaturedNeuroscience·December 9, 2020·8 min readHow Neurons Form Long-Term MemoriesMouse study reveals how neurons reorganize following experiencing novel stimuli. The study reports a possible mechanism for memory consolidation and recall, shedding new light on the biological underpinnings for long-term memory.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 9, 2020·4 min readMemory Deficits Resulting From Epigenetic Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease Can Be ReversedFocusing on gene changes as a result of epigenetic processes, such as aging, researchers were able to reverse elevated levels of harmful genes associated with memory deficits in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 8, 2020·5 min readNovel Gene Variants That Modify the Risk of Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease DiscoveredResearchers have identified 216 new gene variants that appear to play a role in the development of late-onset Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 8, 2020·6 min read‘SCOUT’ Helps Researchers Find, Quantify Significant Differences Among OrganoidsSCOUT is a newly developed pipeline for clearing, labeling, 3D imaging, and analyzing cerebral organoids.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 8, 2020·4 min readReductive Stress in Neuroblastoma Cells Aggregates Protein and Impairs NeurogenesisReductive stress promotes protein aggregation in neuroblastoma cells and impairs neurogenesis.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 8, 2020·3 min readKey Driver of the Spread of Cancer to the Brain DiscoveredIncreased YTHDF3 expression appears to be a key driver in brain metastases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·December 8, 2020·4 min readMother’s Empathy Linked to ‘Epigenetic’ Changes to the Oxytocin GeneMethylation of the oxytocin gene OXT was associated with maternal personal distress, resulting in harsher parenting. OXT methylation was also negatively correlated with gray matter in the right inferior temporal gyrus.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 7, 2020·6 min readNovel Form of Alzheimer’s Protein Found in Spinal Fluid Indicates Stage of the DiseaseMTBR tau in the cerebral spinal fluid may help doctors to detect the stage and progression of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 6, 2020·4 min readStudy Links Cases of ALS and FTD to a Huntington’s Disease-Associated MutationResearchers find a previously unknown connection between ALS, FTD, and the Huntington's disease associated gene, huntingtin.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 6, 2020·5 min readHidden Network of Enzymes Accounts for Loss of Brain Synapses in Alzheimer’sResearchers have identified a biochemical cascade that leads to the destruction of synapses in the brain. The findings open new avenues of research into the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 5, 2020·3 min readRadicals Seem to Be Good for NeuroplasticityFree radicals help control cellular processes vital for neuroplasticity and neurogenesis in mice.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·December 3, 2020·6 min readMothers’ Stress May Lead to Preterm Births, Faster Aging in ChildrenStress in women either before or during pregnancy can increase the risk of preterm birth and accelerate aging in their offspring.Read More