FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 4, 2018·3 min readWhy Do Some Sleep Deprived People Experience Worse Cognitive Function Than Others?A new study reports microRNAs in the blood are altered as a result of sleep deprivation. Researchers used MiRNA alterations as a biomarker to determine cognitive performance following psychological stress and sleep loss.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 13, 2018·4 min readDoes Physical Activity Influence the Health of Future Offspring?Researchers report both physical and mental exercise can affect the learning ability of future offspring, at least in mice.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 2, 2018·2 min readPossible Biomarker for Huntington’s IdentifiedResearchers have discovered a new biomarker that can help diagnose Huntington's disease. They note the findings could result in the development of treatments to postpone neuron death in those who carry the Huntington's gene mutation, but who do not currently show symptoms of the disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 29, 2017·6 min readInjectable Gel Helps Heart Muscles Regenerate After Heart AttackResearchers have developed a new injectable gel that releases microRNAs into heart muscles, restarting the replication of existing caridomyocytes following a heart attack.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 24, 2017·4 min readThe Chemistry of MemoryLUM researchers shed light on how an RNA binding protein is involved in learning and memory.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·November 24, 2017·4 min readNew Avenue For Drug Treatment in Neuropathic PainBlocking dorsal root ganglion pain neurons from releasing microRNA-21 has an anti-inflammatory effect at the cellular level, preventing neuropathic pain, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 12, 2017·2 min readStudying Sleep’s Profound and Extensive Effects on Brain FunctionStudies presented at Neuroscience 2017 shed new light on how the brain consolidates memories and the neurological effects of poor sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 7, 2017·3 min readNerve Study Shows How Cells Adapt to Help Repair DamageA Cell Reports study identifies molecules that allow Schwann cells to help regenerate nerves.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 13, 2017·6 min readLink Between Toxoplasma Infection and Common Brain DiseaseA new study in Scientific Reports reports T.gonfii infection may alter, or even amplify some neurological disorders including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 7, 2017·4 min readHuman Skin Cells Transformed Into Motor NeuronsWUSTL researchers have converted skin cells into motor neurons without going through the stem cell state. The new technique could help in the development of devastating neurodegenerative diseases, like ALS, that affect motor neurons.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 25, 2017·5 min readNew Light on Link Between Gut Bacteria and AnxietyResearchers discover gut microbes may influence microRNA in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, two areas of the brain associated with depression and anxiety.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 2, 2017·3 min readOlive Oil Nutrient Linked to Processes That Prevent Brain CancerPrimary ingredient in olive oil can help prevent cancer causing genes from functioning in cells.Read More
