Brain CancerFeatured·May 14, 2015·4 min readMap of Deadly Glioblastoma Brain Cancer ReleasedNewly released map of glioblastoma brain cancer could help researchers find new cures for deadly disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 14, 2015·4 min readMajor Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Opens New Pathway to PreventionResearchers report ApoE4 can reduce the number of functional synapses by interfering with the DNA responsible for synapse formation and maintenance.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·May 13, 2015·6 min readHow the Tumor Microenvironment Contributes to Drug Resistant NeuroblastomaResearchers report on how exosomic miRNAs released within a tumor environment affect resistance to chemotherapy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 13, 2015·4 min readBrain Wired For Success in Those Who Permanently Quit SmokingAccording to new research, there is greater connectivity between certain brain regions in people who successfully quit smoking.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 13, 2015·3 min readHippocampus Shape Affects How Well Individuals Perform in Memory TestsA new study reports people with a broader hippocampus tend to perform better on certain memory tests.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 11, 2015·3 min readSingle Molecule Controls the Fate of Mature Sensory NeuronsResearchers report the malfunction of a single neuron can prompt certain neurons to alter their role.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 11, 2015·3 min readCombining Menthol and Nicotine Desensitizes Airway ReceptorsA new study reports coupling menthol with nicotine acts to desensitize receptors in the lungs and airways.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·May 8, 2015·4 min readThree Classes of Anti-Cancer Drugs Work in Synergy Against GlioblastomaResearchers report a combination of three different anti-cancer drugs shows promising results for the treatment of glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 8, 2015·3 min readNew Role Idenitified for Protein Aggregates in NeurodegenerationAccording to a new study, the proteome undergoes extensive changes during aging.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 8, 2015·4 min readPTSD Linked to Accelerated AgingA new study reports people with PTSD may also be at risk of accelerated aging.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 7, 2015·3 min readGenes Influence how the Brain Reacts to Emotional InformationAccording to a new study, people who carry a certain genetic variation perceive positive and negative emotions more vividly.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 7, 2015·5 min readStudy Identifies the Area of the Brain Responsible for Seasonal Affective DisorderA new study implicates the dorsal raphe nucleus in seasonal affective disorder.Read More
