FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 9, 2016·3 min readPesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of ALSA new study reports cumulative pesticide exposure is linked to an increased risk for developing ALS.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 12, 2016·5 min readImmune System Proteins Responsible for Fine Tuning and Reducing Motor ControlResearchers discover proteins that play an important role in the immune system may be responsible for fine tuning motor control during development and reducing motor function as we age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 31, 2016·4 min readHow Long Term Memories are ErasedResearchers believe they may have uncovered vital clues as to how long term memories may be erased.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 17, 2016·5 min readEnriching Human Neuron Transplants to Brain with 3D TechnologyResearchers have developed a 3D micro scaffold technology that promotes the reprogramming of stem cells into neurons. The technique can dramatically improve the survival rate of the neurons after transplantation.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 11, 2016·4 min readRapid Response for Inflammation Control in Bird Brains May Lead to Human TherapiesUnderstanding how songbirds respond so quickly to trauma and are able to control neuroinflammation may lead to human therapies to hasten stroke recovery, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 4, 2016·6 min readResearchers Discover Brain Cells With More Than 100 Unique MutationsResearchers have successfully sequenced the complete genomes of individual neurons and have discovered each neuron contains, on average, more than 100 mutations.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 17, 2016·3 min readLow Dose Exposure to Organochlorine Pesticides Linked to Cognitive ImpairmentA new study reports on increased risk of cognitive impairment in people who were subjected to chronic low dose exposure to certain environmental contaminants.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 11, 2016·3 min readTransparent Roundworm Brings Scientists a Step Closer to Understanding Nerve DegenerationResearchers discover a roundworm contains two proteins that play a role in the degeneration of axons.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 3, 2016·4 min readRe-evaluating Assumptions About Role of Internal Clock in Human DiseaseResearchers report deleting the Bmal1 gene prior to birth accelerates aging and shortens lifespan in mice.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 26, 2016·3 min readPotential ‘Guardian’ Against Neurodegeneration IdentifiedAccording to a new study, a protein called Tet3FL removes methyl groups from specific genes, keeping them active.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 18, 2016·4 min readCan Omega 3 Levels Affect Whether B Vitamins Slow Neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’s?A new study reports higher levels of Omega 3 can boost the neuroprotective effects of B vitamins.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 12, 2016·4 min readTweaking Brain Circuit Boosts Social MemoryResearchers use optogenetics to tweak neural circuitry and enhance social memory in mice.Read More
