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The image shows a medulloblastoma brain tumor via a brain scan.

Brain Cancer Featured

·August 8, 2015·4 min read

Childhood Brain Cancer Can be Classified Noninvasively

Three subgroups of medulloblastoma brain cancer can be identified non-invasively using MRS neuroimaging technology.

This is a 3-D reconstructed image of the Drosophila optic ganglion where photoreceptor axons.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 17, 2015·5 min read

New Study Shed Light on Adaptability of Nerve Cells

A new study reports neurons in the eye alter on a molecular level when they are exposed to light for prolonged periods of time.

The image shows the different nerve cell populations in Nematostella vectensis.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 30, 2014·3 min read

In Search of the Origin of Our Brain

According to a new study, nerve cell centralization does begin in multicellular animals.

The image shows two different brain slices. One has a buildup of amyloid beta.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·September 19, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Reveal Pathway that Contributes to Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report they have discovered a defect in a cell signaling pathway which contributes to the build-up of amyloid beta in those with Alzheimer's.

This image shows the autism ribbon and a brain.

Autism Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 8, 2014·4 min read

Lipid Levels During Prenatal Brain Development Impact Autism

Abnormal lipid levels in the brain can affect the interaction between neural networks in early prenatal brain development. Researchers believe this could be a trigger for autism.

This image shows a mouse neuron with synapses.

Featured Genetics

·December 5, 2013·4 min read

Gene Found to be Crucial for Formation of Certain Brain Circuitry

Researchers report they have discovered a gene involved in forming synapses.

This is an image of a Drosophila melanogaster fruit fly.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 12, 2013·2 min read

Scientists Pinpoint Proteins Vital to Long-Term Memory

Researchers have identified a group of proteins essential to the formation of long-term memories.

This is an image of the interneurons discussed in the research. The caption best describes the image.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·June 24, 2013·4 min read

Genes Involved in Birth Defects Could Lead to Mental Illness

Mutations of the Dact1 gene, which leads to major birth defects, may also cause subtle disruptions in the brain which contribute to the development of psychiatric disorders, according to new research.

The image shows Gage Crump, head research for this project.

Featured Genetics

·February 11, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Uncover Genetic Clues Which may Lead to Better Understanding of Organ Development and Birth Defects

Researchers have discovered clues to the development of the head at the cellular level, which could point scientists to a better understanding of how organs and birth defects form in humans.

The image shows Newborn neurons in the brain of a 3 month old mouse.

Featured Neurology

·February 7, 2013·3 min read

Dickkopf Makes Fountain of Youth in the Brain Run Dry

Scientists have discovered that significantly more neurons are generated in the brains of older animals if the signaling molecule Dickkopf-1 is turned off. The results give rise to the question whether the function of Dickkopf-1 may be turned off using drugs to prevent age related cognitive decline.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·September 1, 2011·5 min read

The Battle of the Morphogens: How to Get Ahead in the Nervous System

Salk scientists discover a highly conserved mechanism governing brain development. If you think today’s political rhetoric is overheated, imagine what...