FeaturedNeurology·October 6, 2016·6 min readNew Insight into Course and Transmission of ZikaA new study reports Zika may be transmitted both sexually and orally.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 5, 2016·4 min readBrain Cells That Cool the BodyResearchers have identified a set of heat sensing neurons that prompt both nervous system and behavioral changes that help cool the body.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 9, 2016·6 min readLong-Sought ‘Warm-Sensitive’ Brain Cells Identified in New StudyA new study challenges the most influential textbook explanation of how the mammalian brain detects when the body is becoming too warm.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 6, 2016·6 min readEvidence of Zika Virus Found in TearsResearchers discover the Zika virus can persist in the eyes and have identified genetic material from the virus in tears.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 26, 2016·5 min readUsing Light to Control Genome EditingResearchers have developed a new technique that offers precise manipulation of where and when genes are targeted.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 24, 2016·3 min readStem Cells Fail to Launch in Some Genetic Cases of MicrocephalyAccording to researcher, in some genetic cases of microcephaly neural stem cells fail to divide.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 15, 2016·5 min readTime of Day Influences Susceptibility to InfectionA new study reveals we are more susceptible to infections at certain times of the day as our circadian rhythm affects the ability of the virus to spread and replicate.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 3, 2016·5 min readScientists Keep a Molecule from Moving Inside Nerve Cells to Prevent Cell DeathResearchers have identified one way in which an RNA binding protein may contribute to ALS.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 11, 2016·5 min readGene Contributes to Poor Speech Processing and DyslexiaResearchers report a gene associated with dyslexia may interfere with speech processing.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·July 6, 2016·5 min readMolecule That Guides Placement of Neurons in Adult Brain May Be Tied to SchizophreniaAccording to researchers, miR-19 may be disrupted in cells of some patients with schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·July 5, 2016·5 min readSeeing RNA at the NanoscaleResearchers report a new microscopy technique allows scientists to pinpoint RNA molecules in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 25, 2016·3 min readProduction of a Molecule for Memory of Salt ConcentrationA new study reports the production of a specific type of insulin receptor is required for gustatory memory during starvation in worms.Read More
