FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 11, 2019·4 min readInsulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’sA new study reveals impaired insulin signaling in the brain negatively affects cognition, memory and learning. The findings shed light on why those with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
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FeaturedGenetics·March 23, 2015·4 min readGenomewide Screen of Learning in Zebrafish Identifies Enzyme Important in Neural CircuitResearchers identify a set of genes which, in a zebrafish model, appear to be important for learning.Read More
AutismFeatured·January 31, 2013·4 min readResearcher Uncovers Potential Cause, Biomarker for Autism and Proposes Study to Investigate TheoryBased on prior findings, researchers propose that depressed levels of insulin-like growth factor (IGF) in the blood of newborns could potentially serve as a biomarker for the later development of autism.Read More
