FeaturedGenetics·March 5, 2013·3 min readImproper Protein Degradation in Neurons Identified as a Cause of Familial Parkinson’sStudying neurons derived from brain and skin cells of Parkinson's patients, researchers discover how the most common genetic mutations in familial Parkinson's disease damage brain cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 4, 2013·5 min readHow the Brain Loses and Regains ConsciousnessUsing EEG to track brain activity, researchers identify distinctive brain patterns associated with general anesthesia as patients lost and regained consciousness.Read More
AutismFeatured·March 4, 2013·3 min readSpeech Emerges in Children with Autism and Severe Language Delay at Greater Rate Than Previously ThoughtA new study reveals 70 percent of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, and who have a history of severe language delay, achieved fluent speech by the age of eight.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 3, 2013·5 min readTwo New Genes Linked to ALS and Related Neurodegenerative DisordersA new study ties mutations in two genes to the death of nerve cells in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other related neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 1, 2013·2 min readParkin Protects from Neuronal Cell DeathResearchers identify a novel signaling pathway that activates the parkin gene and prevents stress induced neuronal cell death.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 1, 2013·3 min readMisplaced Molecules: New Insights into the Causes of DementiaNew research supports the idea that a malfunction of the TDP-43 protein plays a decisive role in the development of ALS and FTD.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·March 1, 2013·3 min readNew Chemical Probe Provides Tool to Investigate Role of Malignant Brain Tumor DomainsResearchers announce the discovery of a chemical probe, UNC1215, which could be used to investigate the function of malignant brain tumor domain proteins.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 28, 2013·3 min readNearly 1 in 4 Women Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Report PTSD SymptomsDuring the first few months after breast cancer diagnosis, 23 percent of women reported symptoms associated with PTSD, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 28, 2013·2 min readNew Model Could Lead to Improved Treatment for Early Stage Alzheimer’sUsing transgenic mice with specially designed gene fragments derived from bacteria and human cells, researchers were able to control the production of amyloid beta peptide using antibiotics.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 27, 2013·2 min readResearchers Identify Possible Treatment Window for Memory ProblemsA new study identifies a potential treatment window of several years for plaques in the brain considered to cause memory loss in diseases such as Alzheimer's.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurology·February 27, 2013·4 min readNetwork Analysis of the Brain may Explain Features of AutismResearchers find that, compared with neurotypical children, those with autism have multiple redundant connections between neighboring brain areas at the expense of long-distance links.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 26, 2013·5 min readResearchers Find Controlling Element of Huntington’s DiseaseResearchers discover a three molecule complex could be a target for treating Huntington's Disease, a genetic and currently incurable brain disease which causes movement disorders and dementia.Read More
