FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 9, 2017·6 min readMitochondria Appear Good Treatment Target for Stroke and TBI RecoveryResearchers believe that, given time, mitochondria can recover their normal form following TBI or stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 10, 2016·4 min readCannabinoids Induce Memory Loss Through a Decrease in Energy in NeuronsResearchers report amnesia caused by cannabinoids relies on the activation of the CB1 receptor in mitochondria in the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 8, 2016·3 min readCollapse of Mitochondria-Associated Membrane in ALSResearchers report a collapse of the mitochondria-associated membrane is a common halmark in two genetic forms of ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 7, 2016·8 min readPower Outage in the Brain Could Be Source of Alzheimer’sA new study appears to build on the previous research that suggests genetic mutations which affect mitochondria function could be critical to the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 2, 2016·5 min readSingle Mutation in Recessive Gene Increases Risk of Earlier Onset Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers have discovered a genetic mutation that could signify a risk for early onset of Parkinson's disease.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·October 28, 2016·5 min readChildren With Autism May Be Over Diagnosed With ADHDAccording to researchers, children with ASD have more harmful mitochondrial mutations than their family members.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 28, 2016·4 min readAutism Spectrum Disorder Linked to Mutations in Some MitochondriaAccording to researchers, children with ASD have more harmful mitochondrial mutations than their family members.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 24, 2016·5 min readPossible Strategy Identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseNew research could lead to the development of treatments to correct mitochondrial dysfunction associated with Charcot Marie Tooth disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 10, 2016·3 min readCell Protein Offers New Hope in Fighting the Effects of AgingA new study could be the first step to developing drugs that targets carbonic anhydrase in mitochondria to help protect against aging and neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2016·5 min readProtection Against Parkinson’s Disease May Begin in the GutResearchers report cells located in the gut spark an immune response that protects neurons against damage connected to Parkinson's.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 20, 2016·3 min readShape Shifting Protein Behind Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report amyloid beta may change its internal structure to be absorbed into the cell and become toxic.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 14, 2016·4 min readProtecting Nerve Cells From Huntington’s DiseaseResearchers have discovered a way in which it could be possible to stop proteins from triggering energy failure inside nerve cells in those affected by Huntington's disease.Read More
