FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 24, 2018·4 min readThe Impact of Genetics on How Kids SnackResearchers report the choice of snack your child asks for could be down to their genetics.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 23, 2018·5 min readDecoding the Structure of HuntintinResearchers have decoded the 3D structure of the Huntingtin protein. The discovery may help develop new treatments for Huntington's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 22, 2018·5 min readNew Software Helps Detect Adaptive Genetic MutationsResearchers have created a new algorithm capable tracking down beneficial genetic mutations.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·February 21, 2018·3 min readDepression Linked to Reduced Arginine LevelsResearchers have identified a link between reduced arginine levels and major depressive disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·February 21, 2018·5 min readNovel Mechanism Behind Schizophrenia UncoveredNeuregulin 3, a protein elevated in the brains of those with schizophrenia, suppresses a protein complex required for efficient neural communication, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 21, 2018·3 min readSchizophrenia is a Side Effect of Human DevelopmentResearchers have identified altered gene expression in the prefrontal area of the brain in those with schizophrenia. The study reports schizophrenia may have evolved as 'side effect' of human brain development.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 21, 2018·6 min readCognitive Benefits of ‘Young Blood’ Linked to Brain Protein: Mouse StudyA new study reveals a molecule produced in the blood of younger animals can help improve memory and cognition in older mice.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 20, 2018·5 min readClues to Obesity’s Roots Found in Brain’s Quality Control ProcessFindings could pave the way for new treatments for obesity, especially in those with a genetic predisposition, researchers report.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 20, 2018·4 min readGenetic Targets for ASD IdentifiedA new computational method has been able to link several targeted genes to ASD.Read More
Artificial IntelligenceDeep LearningFeaturedGenetics·February 20, 2018·3 min readNew Algorithm Can Pinpoint Mutations Favored by Natural Selection in Large Sections of the Human GenomeA new machine learning algorithm is able to accurately pinpoint mutations in the human genome favored by natural selection.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 19, 2018·4 min readFifteen New Genes Identified that Shape the FaceResearchers have identified fifteen new genes that help shape our facial features.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 17, 2018·4 min readStem Cell Based Stroke Treatment Repairs Brain TissueA new treatment that uses extracellular vesicles filled with exosomes derived from human stem cells could help repair brain damage following stroke, researchers report.Read More