FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 12, 2018·4 min readKetamine and Psychedelic Drugs Change Structure of NeuronsA new study reveals psychedelics increase dendrites, dendritic spines and synapses, while ketamine may promote neuroplasticity. The findings could help develop new treatments for anxiety, depression and other related disorders.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·February 16, 2018·5 min readLab Grown Human Cerebellar Cells Yield Clues to AutismResearchers have derived purkinje cells from patients with TSC, a genetic syndrome that includes some ASD-like symptoms. The cells, researchers say, have several characteristics that could help explain how ASD develops at the molecular level.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 1, 2017·4 min readDietary Restriction Can Improve Learning in WormsA PLOS Biology study reports a dietary restriction increases a worm's ability to form associations.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 9, 2017·2 min readKey Pathway in Inflammation and Aging IdentifiedFindings provide insight into key processes of inflammation and could also have implications for treating neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 22, 2017·5 min readHow Prenatal Maternal Infections May Affect Genetic Factors in Autism Spectrum DisorderAccording to researchers, maternal immune activation during pregnancy can disrupt the expression of genes and processes associated with Autism.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 10, 2016·3 min readA Potential Driver of Age and Alzheimer’s Related Memory LossA new study reports reduced levels of Rheb result in memory loss in animal models of dementia.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·July 11, 2016·4 min readVisual Activity Regenerates Neural Connections Between the Eye and BrainA new study reports high contrast visual stimulation can help damaged retinal neurons to regrow optic nerve fibers.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 4, 2016·4 min readNew Syndrome That Causes Intellectual Disability IdentifiedResearchers have identified a new syndrome that appears to cause intellectual disabilities.Read More
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