Latest

Neurogenetics

Neurogenetics research articles are listed below. News tagged with the term neurogenetics are included.

What is neurogenetics? Neurogenetics is the study of genetics’ role in the development and function of nervous systems.

The image is a cervical spine MRI with enhancement showing multiple sclerosis.

·October 4, 2013·6 min read

Researchers Uncover 48 New Genetic Variants Associated with Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have identified an additional 48 genetic variants which influence the risk of developing MS. There are now 110 genetic variants associated with the disease.

The image shows electrophysiology slides associated with the research.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 3, 2013·3 min read

Stem Cells Help Repair Traumatic Brain Injury by Building a “Biobridge”

Transplanted stem cells help build a 'biobridge' which links uninjured brain regions to those damaged as a result of TBI, a new study shows.

This shows the mri scan for the ocd patient with the DBS device.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 3, 2013·5 min read

Power of Precision Medicine Shown in Successful Treatment of Patient with Disabling OCD

A new study provides a glimpse into the current limitations and powerful implications of precision medicine.

This is a picture of two adult zebra finches.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 2, 2013·3 min read

Brain and Song Structure in Zebra Finches Strongly Influenced by Environment

Variations in brain and song structure in zebra finches is strongly influenced by environment, a new study suggests.

The image shows the clumps of protein inside the yeast cells. The caption best describes the image.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 1, 2013·3 min read

Zinc Discovery May Shed Light on Neurodegenerative Diseases

A shortage of zinc may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Featured Neurology

·September 27, 2013·3 min read

New Research Helps Fight Against Motor Neuron Disease

New research could help find a solution to slowing down the progression of motor neuron disease.

The image shows a single dendrite from a neuron. The caption best describes the image.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 26, 2013·4 min read

Dynamics of Protein Synthesis at Neuron Tip is Basis for Memory and Learning

A new study finds protein synthesis in dendrites could be responsible for long-term memory formation in the brain, in addition to other functions.

This image is an MRI scan of a medulloblastoma brain tumor.

Brain Cancer Featured

·September 25, 2013·3 min read

A New Approach to Treating Brain Cancer

Researchers have developed a new experimental approach to treating medulloblastoma brain cancer.

The image shows a normal brain slice and a brain slice of with severe AD.

Featured Genetics

·September 24, 2013·4 min read

Study Confirms that Rare Mutations Increase Risk of Late Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have identified and validated two rare gene mutations which could be a cause for late onset Alzheimer's disease.

The image shows an MRI scan of a male patient with a low grade glioma.

Brain Cancer Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 23, 2013·5 min read

Researchers Erase Human Brain Tumor Cells in Mice

Human glioma brain tumor cell growth was halted and erased in mice, according to new research.

This image shows the networks in the brain as addressed in the research article.

Featured Neurology

·September 20, 2013·2 min read

Memory Related Brain Network Shrinks with Aging

Researchers find brain regions associated with memory shrink as adults age. This decrease in size is more pronounced in those who later develop neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's.