FeaturedGenetics·April 13, 2017·2 min readChild’s Laughing Fits Turned Out to be Serious Signs of a Brain MassDoctors perform a novel surgery to help cure epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 13, 2017·5 min readBrain Tissue From a Petri DishResearchers successfully transform stem cells derived from skin cells into cells that behave similarly to the human midbrain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 13, 2017·4 min readCRISPR Corrects Duchenne Muscular DystrophyResearchers successfully use CRISPR-Cpf1 to correct Duchenne muscular dystrophy in both animal and human cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·April 13, 2017·6 min readGene Silencing Shows Promise For Treating ALS and SCA2New studies find a drug designed to combat the gene that causes SCA2 could also be beneficial in the fight against ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 12, 2017·4 min readDieting Causes Epigenetic Changes During AgeingAccording to researchers, dietary restrictions can lead to alterations in lipid metabolism, which helps to increase lifespan in mice.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 11, 2017·5 min readSuccess of Sensory Cell Regeneration Raises Hope for Hearing RestorationBy manipulating two genes, researchers have been able to regenerate immature auditory hair cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·April 11, 2017·4 min readMaternal Stress During Pregnancy Could Influence the Biological Clock for AgingAccording to researchers, the children of mothers who faced increased stress during pregnancy had shorter telomeres.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·April 11, 2017·5 min read26 Novel Genes Linked to Intellectual DisabilityResearchers have identified 26 new genes that are linked to intellectual disabilities.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·April 10, 2017·4 min readNew Mechanism That Regulates Chronic Stress Response IdentifiedFindings may lead to better diagnosis and treatment for disorders related to chronic stress.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·April 10, 2017·4 min readCause of Dystonia IdentifiedA new study reports researchers have discovered the mechanism behind how a single gene mutation can cause dystonia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 6, 2017·6 min readStudy Identifies ‘Night Owl’ Gene VariantA new study reveals those with the 'night owl' variant of the CRY1 gene have longer circadian cycles than other people, making them stay awake for longer at night.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 5, 2017·5 min readNew Function Discovered For Compound That May Help Slow AgingResearchers discover a new mechanism of action for rapamycin that could help prevent neurological damage associated with neurodegenerative diseases.Read More