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This image shows the crystallographic structure of the N-terminal region of the human Huntingtin protein with an artificially attached Maltose-Binding protein used for crystallographic purposes.

Featured Neurology

·October 28, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Uncover Major Factor in Development of Huntingtons Disease

A new study points to a functional connection between mTOR and huntingtin.

The image shows three different images of synaptic connections. The caption best describes the image.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·April 14, 2014·2 min read

New Finding Suggests a Way to Block Stress Damage

The gene REDD1 enables stress to damage neurons and cause depressive behavior, a new study reports.

This is an MRI scan of a brain with a glioma.

Brain Cancer Featured

·November 7, 2013·3 min read

Common Genetic Pathway Could be Conduit to Pediatric Tumor Treatment

Researchers discover the mTOR pathway is highly active in many cases of pediatric low-grade glioma. Blocking the pathway lead to a decreased growth of the brain tumors.

The image shows an electrophysiology slide of the mTORC1 activation

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 22, 2013·2 min read

Study Points to Possible Treatment for Brain Disorders

Researchers investigate how neurons are generated in hope to find potential new treatments for TSC and other neurological disorders.

This image shows a brain with a glass of an alc

Featured Neuroscience

·June 24, 2013·4 min read

Addiction Relapse Might Be Thwarted By Turning Off Brain Trigger

Researchers have been able to identify and deactivate a brain pathway liked to memories associated with alcohol cravings in rats.

Autism Neurology

·January 31, 2012·3 min read

Gene Mutation in Autism Found to Cause Hyperconnectivity in Brain’s Hearing Center

Hyperconnectivity triggered by loss of PTEN gene can be blocked by treatment with rapamycin. New research from Cold Spring Harbor...

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mTORC1

Scientists Uncover Major Factor in Development of Huntingtons Disease

New Finding Suggests a Way to Block Stress Damage

Common Genetic Pathway Could be Conduit to Pediatric Tumor Treatment

Study Points to Possible Treatment for Brain Disorders

Addiction Relapse Might Be Thwarted By Turning Off Brain Trigger

Gene Mutation in Autism Found to Cause Hyperconnectivity in Brain’s Hearing Center

Senescent Cells Are Essential for Building the Brain’s Barriers

Pairing Psilocybin With Stillness Could Permanently Rewire the Brain

Child’s Eye Movements Unlock Secrets to Early Depression Risk

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