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·December 1, 2016·5 min read

Neural Stem Cells Serve as RNA Highways Too

Researchers observe molecules moving along the length of neural stem cells.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·November 10, 2016·4 min read

What Does It Take to Make a Memory? Study Says New Proteins

A new study identifies a sub region of the brain that works to form a particular kind of memory: fear-associated with a specific environmental cue or “contextual fear memory."

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Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 8, 2016·4 min read

The Messenger in Huntington’s Disease

A new study reveals a new molecular mechanism for Huntington's disease.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 26, 2016·6 min read

Common Sets of Genes Disrupted in Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Major Depression

Examining brain tissue, researchers have identified common gene groups that are disrupted in people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and major depression.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 12, 2016·5 min read

Genetic Causes of Microcephaly Share Common Mechanism

Researchers believe new study may help improve understanding of the genetic causes of microcephaly and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·June 17, 2016·5 min read

Blood Test Can Help Personalize Depression Treatments

A new blood test can accurately predict whether a person will respond to common antidepressants.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 13, 2016·6 min read

Study of Individual Neurons in Flies Reveals Memory Related Changes in Gene Activity

Study identifies new patterns of gene expression that drives long-term memory formation.

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Featured Genetics

·April 26, 2016·4 min read

Controlling RNA in Living Cells

Researchers have developed a new set of proteins that can be customized to bind to RNA sequences.

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·February 8, 2016·4 min read

Neuroprotective Protein in Blood Could Be an Alzheimer’s Biomarker

Findings could help physicians screen for, and effectively diagnose Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·February 5, 2016·5 min read

An Amazing Axon Adventure

Researchers are using a variety of techniques to better understand how the brain 'wires up'.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 13, 2016·3 min read

Why Nerve Cells Die

According to a new study, the location of protein aggregates strongly influences the survival of neurons.

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Autism Featured Genetics

·January 12, 2016·4 min read

Shedding Light on How Genetic Mutations May Lead to Autism

A new study reports on how a genetic mutation could lead to the development of Autism. The findings also point to new drug targets for the disorder.

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