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
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 21, 2018·4 min readCell Types Underlying Schizophrenia IdentifiedResearchers have identified different neuron types and provided a new list of genes associated with schizophrenia. The findings could pave the way for developing new targeted therapies to treat the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 10, 2018·4 min readTrauma and Dementia Patients Given Hope By ‘Flashbulb Memory’ BreakthroughResearchers have identified a molecule that appears to play a vital role in long term memory formation.Read More
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
FeaturedPsychology·February 15, 2018·3 min readRunning Helps Brain Stave off Effects of Chronic StressResearchers report running can help mitigate the impact chronic stress has on the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 12, 2018·4 min readWhat Happens When Your Brain’s Support Cells Aren’t So Supportive?Astrocytes may be good targets to prevent, or even reverse, the effects of normal aging, researchers suggest.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 11, 2018·6 min readVirus Like Protein is Important for Cognition and MemoryResearchers reveal a protein essential for memory and cognition looks and acts like a protein from a virus.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 8, 2017·4 min readTraumatic Brain Injury Causes Intestinal DamageResearchers have identified a link between traumatic brain injury and intestinal changes. A new study reports the intestinal changes may contribute to increased risk of developing infections and could worsen brain damage in TBI patients.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
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 7, 2017·5 min readOld Human Cells Rejuvenated in Breakthrough Discovery on AgingResveratrol analogues appears to switch splicing factors back on, causing cells to look younger, start rejuvenating and behaving like young cells within hours of exposure, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 13, 2017·4 min readNew Mechanism Detected in Alzheimer’s DiseaseMcGill researchers report RNA that encodes synaptic proteins degrades more rapidly in Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 10, 2017·4 min readStress Has Dramatically Different Effects on Male and Female Brains: Mouse StudyResearchers from Rockefeller University have identified what they claim to be 'remarkable' differences between the way the male and female brains respond to stress.Read More
