AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·November 2, 2017·4 min readAutism Treatments May Restore Brain ConnectionsResearchers report they have identified potential treatments that could restore brain function in people on the autism spectrum who lack a gene critical for neural connections.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 13, 2017·5 min read3D Atomic Structure of Ion Channel Implicated in Rare Neurodegenerative DiseaseResearchers from UT Southwestern's Cryo-EM Facility have determined the 3D anatomical structure of the TRPML1 ion channel. The ion channel has been implicated in mucolipidosis type IV, a rare, genetic neurodegenerative disease.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·October 10, 2017·5 min readNew Approach to Destroying Deadly Brain TumorsResearchers at UT Southwestern report medications used to treat arthritis and lung cancer may help in the battle against glioblastoma.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 22, 2017·5 min readNew Insight Into Genetic Basis of Neuropsychiatric DisordersResearchers investigate how the ARID1B gene may play a role in ASD, intellectual disabilities and Coffin-Siris syndrome.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 30, 2017·3 min readPossible Early Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum DisorderResearchers have devised a new technique that could help to provide an early diagnosis of autism. By measuring a set of proteins in the blood, researchers were able to diagnose ASD with 82% accuracy.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 21, 2017·3 min readWhy Ketamine Helps DepressionA new study identifies a key protein that helps trigger ketamine's rapid antidepressant effect in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2017·4 min readSkin Cells at the Root of Gray Hair and BaldingResearchers implicate KROXO20, a gene associated with neuron development, and SCF in hair graying and balding. They believe the findings could answer additional questions about human aging.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 13, 2017·4 min readCRISPR Corrects Duchenne Muscular DystrophyResearchers successfully use CRISPR-Cpf1 to correct Duchenne muscular dystrophy in both animal and human cells.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 29, 2016·9 min readStudy Zeros In on Gene That Limits Desire to Drink AlcoholA new study reports researchers have identified a gene variant that appears to suppress the desire for some to drink alcohol.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 16, 2016·4 min readHighest Resolution Model of Brain Receptor Behind Marijuana’s High CreatedResearchers have created the most detailed 3D structure to date of the brain receptor that binds and responds to the root of the marijuana high.Read More
