FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 20, 2018·5 min readImportant New Piece in Huntington’s Disease Puzzle IdentifiedResearchers have identified a reduced exchange of glutamine between astrocytes and neurons in a new Huntington's disease study.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 26, 2018·5 min readChromosome Study May Lead to Personalized Counselling For Pregnant WomenResearchers report fetuses with a rare chromosomal aberration have a 20% increased risk of being diagnosed with a developmental disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 2, 2018·4 min readResearchers Discover Connection Between Circadian Rhythm and AggressionResearchers report on why some people may experience increasing levels of aggression at the end of the day. The study reports the scientists have developed new gene editing tools to help turn of cells that cause sundowning behaviors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 14, 2018·4 min readSweet Tooth Gene Linked to Less Body FatResearchers report people with the 'sweet tooth', FGF21 genetic mutation tend to have less body fat. However, the genetic mutation is also linked to slightly elevated blood pressure.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 17, 2018·4 min readMidbrain ‘Start Neurons’ Control Whether We Run or WalkUniversity of Copenhagen researchers have identified two areas of the midbrain that appear to play specific roles in the start, speed and content of dependent selection of locomotion in mice.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeurosciencePsychology·July 20, 2017·4 min readNew Cause of Schizophrenia UncoveredResearchers from the University of Copenhagen have made a significant discovery as to how schizophrenia may occur. They discovered a genetic defect that causes damage to glial cells may also impair the production of myelin. Researchers believe the lack of myelin may be a significant contributor to the development of schizophrenia in some patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2017·5 min readAcetaminophen During Pregnancy Can Inhibit MasculinityA new study reports paracetamol (acetaminophen) could damage the development of male behaviors in offspring if taken while a female is pregnant.Read More
