FeaturedGenetics·November 25, 2013·3 min readGene-Silencing Study Finds New Targets for Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers use RNAi to reveal dozens of genes which could represent new therapeutic targets for treating Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 22, 2013·2 min readA Critical Theory in Brain DevelopmentResearchers present a new theory which explains how critical periods are triggered during neurodevelopment.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 22, 2013·2 min readDifferent Gene Expression in Male and Female Brains May Help Explain Sex Differences in Brain DisorderA new study reveals that there are widespread differences in how genes are expressed in male and female brains.Read More
AutismFeatured·November 21, 2013·5 min readScientists Pinpoint Cell Type and Brain Region Affected by Gene Mutations in AutismResearchers discover abnormalities in cortical projection neurons during the development of the prefrontal cortex are a significant factor in the emergence of autism.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 20, 2013·5 min readStudy Reveals How Variant Forms of APOE Protein Impact Risk of Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports even low levels of APOE4 can increase beta-amyloid plaques in the brain and neuronal damage in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. However, introducing APOE2 can reduce amyloid deposits and other associated damage.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 19, 2013·4 min readDrug Shows Early Promise in Treating Liver Failure-Related SeizuresA new study reports a potential new treatment for seizures which often occur in children with genetic metabolic disorders and people with liver failure.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 14, 2013·3 min readNew Study Identifies Genes Uniquely Expressed by the Brain’s Immune CellsResearchers use a novel sequencing method to identify a group of genes used by microglia to sense pathogenic organisms, toxins and damaged neurons.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 14, 2013·4 min readUnderstanding a Protein’s Role in Familial Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers use a novel genomic approach to better understand genetic mutations associated with familial Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 14, 2013·4 min readFDA Approved Immune-Modulating Drug Unexpectedly Benefits Mice With Fatal Mitochondrial DefectRapamycin, a transplant anti-rejection drug, enhances survival and reduces the disease progression in a mouse model of Leigh's syndrome, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 13, 2013·2 min readGene Linked to Common Intellectual DisabilityResearchers take steps to unravel the cause of a commonly inherited intellectual disability, finding a genetic mutation leads to a reduction of certain proteins in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 11, 2013·3 min readSignal Found to Enhance Survival of New Brain CellsResearchers discover how parvalbumin-expressing interneurons, which usually limits stem cell activity, can also encourage the survival of the stem cells' progeny.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 7, 2013·3 min readScientists Identify Clue to Regrowing Nerve CellsResearchers have identified a chain reaction which triggers the regrowth of some damaged nerve cell branches. The finding could someday help improve treatments for nerve injuries which can cause loss of sensation or paralysis.Read More