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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 22, 2026·6 min read

New Bio-Implant for Spinal Cord Repair

Muting the "brake" on repair. Scientists develop a 3D-printed spinal implant that uses RNA to trigger nerve regrowth and bridge the gap of paralysis.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·January 1, 2021·5 min read

Nanoparticle Drug-Delivery System Developed to Treat Brain Disorders

A new nanoparticle drug-delivery system resulted in unprecedented siRNA penetration across the intact blood-brain barrier. Researchers say the system could help doctors to treat secondary injuries associated with TBI that can result in Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative disorders.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 6, 2019·3 min read

Study shows how the nervous system can transmit information across multiple generations

Neural small RNAs regulate germline genes to control behavior transgenerationally in nematodes.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 15, 2017·4 min read

Humans No Longer Have Ancient Defense Mechanism Against Viruses

The course of evolution has caused vertebrates to lose an important defense mechanism against viral infections, researchers report.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·August 10, 2017·4 min read

Circular RNA Linked to Brain Function

A new study reveals the role circular RNA plays in brain function, including synaptic transmission and sensorimotor gating.

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Featured Genetics

·March 28, 2016·4 min read

Biological Mechanism Passes On Long Term Epigenetic ‘Memories’

A new study uncovers the mechanism that turns the inheritance of environmental influences on and off.

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Featured Neurology

·July 14, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Identify Molecular Mechanism for Neuropathic Pain in Mice

Researchers investigate the effects of altered spinal astrocytic Cx43 expression and pain-related behavior following peripheral nerve injury.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 12, 2012·2 min read

Naturally Occurring Protein Has a Role in Chronic Pain

Researchers in France and Sweden have discovered how one of the body’s own proteins is involved in generating chronic pain...