FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 22, 2017·5 min readNew Insight Into Genetic Basis of Neuropsychiatric DisordersResearchers investigate how the ARID1B gene may play a role in ASD, intellectual disabilities and Coffin-Siris syndrome.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 21, 2017·4 min readCD44s Gives Glioblastoma Brain Cancer a Survival AdvantageA new Baylor study reveals the CD44s molecule gives glioblastoma brain cancer cells a survival advantage. Removing CD44s from cancer cells and treating with erlotinib helped to promote the death of cancer cells than by just treating the cancer with erlotinib alone, researchers said.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 21, 2017·5 min read100 is the New 80A new study reveals those who die at 100 tend to suffer from fewer diseases than those who die at younger ages.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·July 19, 2017·4 min readA Common Underlying Genetic Basis for Social Behavior in Dogs and HumansPrinceton researchers discover a genetic basis for hyper-social behavior in people and dogs.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 19, 2017·4 min readSteering an Enzyme’s ‘Scissors’ Shows Potential for Stopping Alzheimer’sResearchers at UBC believe they have identified a method that could help stop Alzheimer's disease in its tracks.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 19, 2017·5 min readLunatic Fringe Gene Plays Key Role in the Renewable BrainA new study in eLife reports lunatic fringe genes mediates a mechanism that preserves neural stem cells, so they can form new neurons throughout life. The findings, researchers say, have far-reaching implications for the study of neurogenesis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 18, 2017·5 min readA Genetic Influence on Aging Into the 90s, But Not BeyondA new study challenges previous research into the role of the FOXO3 gene in super-aging. Researchers found the gene did, to a degree, play a role in longevity, but did not affect living to ages 96+ in men or 100+ in women.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 18, 2017·4 min readGenes Account for Half of Differences in Social MobilityAccording to a Psychological Sciences study, genetics may influence a child's social mobility. The findings could have significant implications for helping to reduce educational inequality.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 17, 2017·4 min readNew Discovery in Motor Neuron Disease and Dementia Could Pave the Way For New TreatmentsResearchers believe a newly discovered mechanism may contribute to cell death in people suffering from ALS and dementia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 17, 2017·4 min readBrief Interactions Spur Lasting Waves of Gene Activity in the BrainResearchers report they are able to see alterations in gene expression up to two hours after a stickleback fish interacts with an intruder. They speculate the changes in gene expression and chromatin modification could help set up the brain to respond to future threats. The study appears in PLOS Genetics.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 17, 2017·14 min readTwo New Genes Linked to Alzheimer’s RiskResearchers from Cardiff University have identified two new genes that can influence a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·July 17, 2017·5 min readLate Breaking Mutations May Play an Important Role in AutismA study in Nature Neuroscience reveals mutations that occur after conception could play an important role in autism. The study reports post-zygotic mutations occur disproportionately in genes expressed in the amygdala in those on the autism spectrum.Read More