Brain CancerFeatured·July 1, 2013·3 min readBrain-Penetrating Particle Attacks Deadly TumorsResearchers have developed a new approach for treating glioblastoma brain cancer. The findings are shown to extend the life of animals treated for the cancer.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeatured·July 1, 2013·2 min readNerve Cells Can Work in Different Ways with Same ResultResearchers find seemingly identical neurons can behave the same, even though they are built differently under the surface.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 1, 2013·2 min readResearchers Have Discovered a New Proteasome Regulatory MechanismA new study uncovers a new proteasome regulatory mechanism which could bear significance in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and some cancers.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 1, 2013·3 min readChildren With Delayed Motor Skills Struggle More SociallyA new study suggests a corresponding lack of motor skills may contribute to social awkwardness.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 1, 2013·4 min readLack of Immune Cell Receptor Impairs Clearance of Amyloid Beta Protein from the BrainResearchers discover increased expression of the Scara1 protein could impede the progression of Alzheimer's disease as it plays an important role in the removal of amyloid beta from the brain.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 1, 2013·2 min readResearcher Discovers New Regulatory Autism GeneResearchers report RORA, a novel candidate gene for autism, regulates a large number of other genes associated with ASD.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 1, 2013·3 min readBrain Differences Seen in Depressed PreschoolersThe amygdala, an area of the brain which regulates emotion, works differently in preschoolers with depression compared to their health peers, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 30, 2013·4 min readResearchers Discover Link Between Fear and Sound PerceptionResearchers have discovered how fear can increase or decrease the ability to discriminate among sounds, depending upon context. The study provides insight into distorted sound perception with victims of PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 30, 2013·2 min readDifferent Neuronal Groups Govern Right-Left Alternation When WalkingResearchers identify neuronal circuits in the spinal cord of mice which control the ability to produce alternating movements of the legs during walking.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·June 28, 2013·5 min readScientists View ‘Protein Origami’ to Help Understand, Prevent Certain DiseasesUsing sophisticated imaging techniques, researchers observe a molecular protein folding process which could help better understand and treat neurodegenerative diseases and cancers.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 28, 2013·3 min readScientists Turn Muscular Dystrophy Defect On and Off in CellsResearchers have identified small molecules which allow for control over a genetic defect responsible for adult onset muscular dystrophy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 28, 2013·3 min readIdentifying Alzheimer’s Using Space TechnologyAccording to the ESA, software which processes satellite pictures taken from space is helping researchers establish a simple method for wide-scale Alheimer's screening.Read More
