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Gene Mutation in Dogs Offers Clues for Neural Tube Defects in Humans

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2013

Researchers identify a gene related to neural tube defects in dogs. They also found evidence the gene may be an important risk factor for human neural tube defects, including spina bifida and anencephaly.... Read More...

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This brain scan shows the location of the orbitofrontal cortex.

Brain Discovery Could Help Schizophrenics

Neuroscience NewsJuly 15, 2013

Researchers discover a link between the orbitofrontal cortex and learning and behavioral deficits in mice with a gene associated with mental illness.... Read More...

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The image shows the different bone marrow cells.

Newly Identified Bone Marrow Stem Cells Reveal Markers for ALS

Neuroscience NewsJuly 9, 2013

Researchers discover four new potential biomarkers which characterize non-genetic ALS. The findings could provide new directions for diagnostics and treatment of ALS.... Read More...

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Exposure to Stress Even Before Conception Causes Genetic Changes to Offspring

Neuroscience NewsJuly 8, 2013

Researchers discover an enhanced expression of the CRF-1 gene the ovum of rats exposed to stress prior to conceiving. Additionally, enhanced expression of the gene was noted in newborn rats whose mothers were exposed to stress.... Read More...

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This graph shows the percentage of DNA methylation during different ages.

Unique Epigenomic Code Identified During Human Brain Development

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2013

A new study uncovers dynamic changes in the epigenome which occur during brain development.... Read More...

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The image highlights the cerebellum in the brain.

New Mechanism for Human Gene Expression Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJuly 3, 2013

Researchers find a single gene which encodes two separate proteins from the same sequence of messenger RNA. The finding could provide new strategies for treating SCA6.... Read More...

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This is an image of the neuron clusters and malformations in a brains mouse caused by the Arl13b mutation.

Researchers Discover Gene’s Key Role in Building the Developing Brain’s Scaffolding

Neuroscience NewsJuly 2, 2013

Researchers pinpoint the role of the Arl13b gene in the formation and proper placement of neurons during brain development. ... Read More...

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The image is a diagram showing RORA's role in autism.

Researcher Discovers New Regulatory Autism Gene

Neuroscience NewsJuly 1, 2013

Researchers report RORA, a novel candidate gene for autism, regulates a large number of other genes associated with ASD.... Read More...

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Scientists Turn Muscular Dystrophy Defect On and Off in Cells

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2013

Researchers have identified small molecules which allow for control over a genetic defect responsible for adult onset muscular dystrophy.... Read More...

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This is a genetic map of chromosome 15q11-q13 region. This chromosome is associated with Prader-Willi syndrome.

Symptoms of Prader-Willi Syndrome Associated with Interference in Circadian, Metabolic Genes

Neuroscience NewsJune 26, 2013

Prader-Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder characterized by an insatiable appetite, is associated with the loss of non-coding RNAs; resulting in dysregulation of the circadian and metabolic genes.... Read More...

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The image is a cervical spine MRI with enhancement showing multiple sclerosis.

Absence of Gene Leads to Earlier, More Severe Case of Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsJune 24, 2013

A new study identifies a possible genetic mechanism that causes a quicker progression of multiple sclerosis. The absence of Tob1 in CD4+ T cells is key to early onset of a more aggressive form of MS.... Read More...

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The image shows a dna double helix in a man's head.

Rare Genomic Mutations Found in Ten Families with Early-Onset, Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsJune 17, 2013

A new study uncovers unique changes in DNA structure in genes important to neuronal function in relatives with early onset, familial Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...

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Romantic partnerships mitigate influence of genetic predisposition to alcohol consumption

Stimulating neurons to induce particular perceptions in mice’s minds

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Apathy: The forgotten symptom of dementia

AI

Electronic chip mimics the brain to make memories in a flash

Deep learning algorithm solves Rubik’s Cube faster than any human

Neuroscience and artificial intelligence can help improve each other

Robotics

3D printed prosthetic hand can guess how you play Rock, Paper, Scissors

Brain cells for 3D vision discovered

Psychology

Romantic partnerships mitigate influence of genetic predisposition to alcohol consumption

How people engage with science can promote unbelief or beliefs about God(s)

Genetics

Gene Mutation in Dogs Offers Clues for Neural Tube Defects in Humans

Brain Discovery Could Help Schizophrenics

Newly Identified Bone Marrow Stem Cells Reveal Markers for ALS

Exposure to Stress Even Before Conception Causes Genetic Changes to Offspring

Unique Epigenomic Code Identified During Human Brain Development

New Mechanism for Human Gene Expression Discovered

Researchers Discover Gene’s Key Role in Building the Developing Brain’s Scaffolding

Researcher Discovers New Regulatory Autism Gene

Scientists Turn Muscular Dystrophy Defect On and Off in Cells

Symptoms of Prader-Willi Syndrome Associated with Interference in Circadian, Metabolic Genes

Absence of Gene Leads to Earlier, More Severe Case of Multiple Sclerosis

Rare Genomic Mutations Found in Ten Families with Early-Onset, Familial Alzheimer’s Disease