AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 20, 2020Scientists find a new way to reverse symptoms of Fragile XA new mouse study reveals a drug compound is effective at treating and potentially reversing symptoms of Fragile x syndrome. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 14, 2019Biomarker reveals PTSD sufferers at risk of suicidePET imaging study reveals higher levels of mGluR5 in those with PTSD who had suicidal thoughts. The findings could serve as a biomarker to assess suicide risk in people with PTSD. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 27, 2018New Mechanism Involved in Age Related Memory Loss DiscoveredResearchers report specific alterations in signaling circuits associated with memory can induce an abnormal response in neurons, which is linked to the aging process and cognitive decline. Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsneurotechPsychology·June 25, 2018CRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of AutismResearchers have successfully reduced some symptoms associated with fragile X syndrome in mice with the help of CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing. Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·August 18, 2017CRISPR Advances Autism ResearchUsing CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers target the Shank3 gene in monkey embryos. Research backs previous findings of the importance of the Shank3 gene for brain development and its role in autism. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 18, 2017Potential New Path For PTSD TreatmentA recent study in PNAS implicates alterations in the brain's glutamate signaling in people with PTSD. Neuroimaging revealed increased levels of mGluR5 in those with post traumatic stress disorder. Researchers report drugs that can reduce mGluR5 function could help reduce fear, stress and other symptoms of PTSD. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 6, 2017Drug Restores Cells and Memories in Alzheimer’s: Mouse StudyA new drug has proven effective at restoring memories and neural connections in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The new drug was originally developed as a treatment for Schizophrenia. While the drug does not destroy amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's, it does allow the plaques to co-exist with neurons. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2016New Explanation For Symptoms of Fragile XA new study looks at some of the underlying causes of fragile X syndrome and offers suggestions for new treatment targets. Read More
FeaturedMost PopularPsychology·July 15, 2016A Fast Acting Drug for OCDA new study provides a deeper understanding of the mechanisms behind OCD and suggests the disorder could be treated by a class of drugs that has been investigated in clinical trails. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 13, 2016Neuroimaging Reveals Adaptations of the Alcoholic BrainA new imaging technique could help to provide a way to break the cycle of alcoholism. Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 10, 2016Mouse Model of Autism Offers Insights For Human PatientsResearchers have developed a new mouse model of a genetically linked type of autism. The new model helps reveal more about the role of genes and brain changes associated with the disorder. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articlespain·February 3, 2016Receptor Location May Be Key to Effectively Controlling PainThe location of the receptor in the cell has a major effect on the cell’s ability to transmit pain signals, a new study reports. Read More
