FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 30, 2021·5 min readBattle of the Sexes Begins in Womb as Father and Mother’s Genes Tussle Over NutritionThe father's genes drive a fetus' demand for larger blood vessels and more nutrients, while maternal genes in the placenta try to take control over how much nourishment the mother provides.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 10, 2019·4 min readFood comas and long-term memories: New research points to an appetizing connectionA single insulin-like molecule produces in the nervous system of the marine mollusk Aplysia californica strengthens connections between neurons, enhancing long term memory.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 3, 2019·5 min readHotspot in the genome may drive psychosis in schizophrenia and bipolar disorderA cluster of epigenetic marks in an enhancer at IGF2 could enhance dopamine synthesis associated with psychosis in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The findings may help in devising more effective treatments and screening strategies for both disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2019·3 min readResearchers discover crucial link between brain and gut stem cellsThe insulin-like growth factor II gene plays a critical role in adult stem cell maintenance of both the intestine and the brain. Findings suggest IGF-2 is essential for multiple stem cell types, including those implicated in cognitive function and renewing the lining of the small intestine.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·July 31, 2015·4 min readIrregular Sleep-Wake Pattern Improves Long-Term Memory in MiceA new study reports researchers have decoupled the production of IGF2 from the sleep-wake cycle and discovered this improved long-term memory in mice.Read More