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·March 19, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Find Key to Making Neurons From Stem Cells

Pnky, an RNA molecule, can be manipulated to increase the production of neurons from neural stem cells, a new study reports.

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Brain Cancer Featured

·May 14, 2015·4 min read

Map of Deadly Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Released

Newly released map of glioblastoma brain cancer could help researchers find new cures for deadly disease.

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Autism Featured Genetics

·July 13, 2015·3 min read

New Insights into Genetic Basis of Autism

A new study reports researchers have discovered a link between autism and genetic changes in some segments of DNA responsible for switching on genes in the brain.

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Featured Genetics

·July 21, 2015·5 min read

Altering Our RNA to Increase Lifespan

Researchers report altering the RNA helicases in roundworms doubles their lifespans. They believe a similar technique could also work on human cells.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·August 26, 2015·6 min read

RNA Blocked Pathways May Initiate ALS and Dementia

According to new research, the C9orf72 mutation causes long strands of RNA to block specific pathways which usually move proteins into a cell's nucleus.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 7, 2015·4 min read

Gene Signature Could be Used to Predict Alzheimer’s Onset Years in Advance

Study identifies a molecular signature of biological aging and humans and helps identify those most at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 11, 2015·3 min read

Parkinson’s Disease Damaged Neurons Learn to Heal Themselves with Help of Modified White Blood Cells

Researchers have genetically modified white blood cells to produce GDNF and deliver it to the brain, a new study reports.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 17, 2015·4 min read

Ages Apart: How the Brain and Liver Age Differently

A new study reviews the different aging processes that affect the brain and liver of rats. The findings also allowed the researchers to better understand general overall aging processes.

Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 21, 2015·6 min read

Neurotoxicity Predicted by Organoids Derived from Stem Cells

Researchers have developed a new approach to predicting developmental neurotoxicity that uses stem cells to model features of the developing human brain.