FeaturedGenetics·March 4, 2015·3 min readPossible Progress Against Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers report implanted dopamine producing neurons derived from stem cells reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeatured·March 11, 2015·3 min readCells in Matrix and Striosome Compartments of Striatum Do Not Appear to CommunicateA new study reports martix and stirosome compartments in the striatum do not appear to exchange synaptic information.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 26, 2015·7 min readResearchers Create Spheres of Brain Cells Which Mimic the Architecture of the Cerebral CortexResearchers hope tracking the development of the spheroids and observing their interactions may shed light on human brain development and the molecular causes of neuropsychological disorders.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·July 16, 2015·3 min readUsing Stem Cells to Create ‘Mini Brains’ Helps Further Understanding of AutismA new stem cell study could help predict autism and could lead to new drug targets for ASD.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 7, 2015·6 min readTransforming Human and Mouse Skin Cells into Neurons With Chemical Only ReprogrammingIn two separate experiments, researchers have succeeded in transforming skins cells into neurons.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 8, 2015·4 min readStem Cell Derived ‘Mini Brains’ Reveal Potential Drug Treatment for Rare DiseaseResearchers have identified a drug candidate which appears to suppress a critical genetic alteration in dysfunctional cells.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 8, 2015·4 min readAhead of Time: Researchers Learn How to Grow Old Brain CellsResearchers have developed a technique to yield neurons which resemble those found in the brains of old people. They believe this can help with future research for age related neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 28, 2015·5 min readResponse to Lithium Can Be Predicted by Bipolar Patients’ Brain CellsStudy reveals why some people with bipolar disorder respond to lithium while others don't.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 14, 2015·3 min readResearchers Create Neuropsychiatric Cellular BiobankResearchers collaborate to create a neuropsychiatric cellular biobank.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 27, 2016·5 min readCRISPR Used to Repair Genetic Mutation Responsible for Retinitis PigmentosaA team of researchers used CRISPR, a new gene editing technology, to repair a genetic mutation responsible for retinitis pigmentosa.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 4, 2016·3 min readAlzheimer’s Insights in Single CellsResearchers have succeeded in identifying neurons that secrete the substance responsible for amyloid plaque build-up in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 12, 2016·3 min read‘Mini Brains’ Created to Study Neurological DiseasesResearchers report they have successfully developed 'mini-brains' made up of the many neurons and cells in the human brain. The mini brains could allow for better research and reduce the need for animal testing.Read More
