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Rett Syndrome

·January 8, 2020·4 min read

Abnormal neuron activity manifests as parental neglect

Abnormal activation of parvalbumin neurons in the young mouse auditory cortex manifests as a result of maternal neglect.

The image shows the chemical structure of bisphenol A.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 25, 2013·3 min read

BPA May Affect the Developing Brain by Disrupting Gene Regulation

New research suggests environmental exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical commonly found in plastics and resins, could suppress a gene critical to nerve cell function and the development of the central nervous system. Exposure to BPA could predispose humans to a number of neurodevelopmental and other health disorders.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·September 12, 2016·5 min read

Brain’s Stunning Genomic Diversity Revealed

Researchers report on how jumping genes can go awry and cause disease.

Autism Brain Cancer Featured Genetics

·May 3, 2016·3 min read

Cancer and Autism Share a Remarkable Number of Risk Genes in Common

Researchers have identified more than 40 common genes in cancer and autism disorders.

Many neurostem cells, nuclei and astrocytes are shown mixed together.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 5, 2019·4 min read

Discovery of the Genetics Conductor of Brain Stem Cells

Researchers describe their findings about how the Foxg1 gene is involved in the development and differentiation of neurons and glial cells from stem cells.

Featured Neurology

·October 3, 2012·3 min read

Drug Reverses Abnormal Brain Function in Rett Syndrome Mice

in a mouse model of Rett syndrome, researchers were able to reverse abnormalities in brain activity and improve neurological function by treating animals with an FDA-approved anesthesia drug, ketamine.

This image shows how the drug helps regulate a metabolic signaling cascade.

Autism Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 27, 2015·6 min read

Experimental Drug Extends Lifespan and Could Reverse Rett Syndrome: Mouse Study

According to researchers, an experimental drug extends lifespan in male mice and ameliorates a number of behavioral symptoms of Rett syndrome in female mice, signifying the disorder may be reversible.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·September 26, 2016·5 min read

Gene Regulation in Brain May Explain Repetitive Behaviors in Rett Syndrome Patients

A new study reports a protein associated with Rett syndrome is also among a group of three proteins that affect the function of a gene previously linked to OCD.

This image is a diagram which details a germline mutation in autism.

Autism Featured Genetics

·August 20, 2014·8 min read

Gene Technique Identifies Hidden Causes of Brain Malformation

Researchers report on a new technique which identifies genetic mutations that cause brain malformation.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 20, 2019·3 min read

Genetic Mechanism Involved in How Females Inherit Traits Identified

Researchers have identified a specific mechanism involved in how females inherit traits. The findings could help reduce susceptibility to Fragile X and Rett syndrome, the researchers report.