FeaturedNeuroscience·August 7, 2017·4 min readLessons by PostA new study reveals molecular mechanism that helps insure continuous readjustment of the strength of synaptic junctions during learning.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 21, 2018·3 min readSchizophrenia is a Side Effect of Human DevelopmentResearchers have identified altered gene expression in the prefrontal area of the brain in those with schizophrenia. The study reports schizophrenia may have evolved as 'side effect' of human brain development.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 13, 2016·3 min readWhy Nerve Cells DieAccording to a new study, the location of protein aggregates strongly influences the survival of neurons.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 31, 2018·4 min readMemory Depends On Protein ‘Off Switch”A new study suggests a lack of cognitive flexibility and ability to retain new information may be a result of the Arc protein not being fully switched off.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 23, 2013·5 min readControlling Genes with LightNew technology can rapidly halt or start the expression of genes by shining a light on the cells.Read More