AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 27, 2017·6 min readAutism Researchers Discover Genetic ‘Rosetta Stone’Researchers report a genetic defects in the SCN2A protein can lead to either ASD or infantile epilepsy, depending on whether the mutations boost or sabotage the protein's function.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 26, 2017·5 min readNew Gene Delivery Therapy Restores Partial Hearing and Balance in Deaf MiceSummary: Treatment allows mice who would normally be completely deaf to hear the equivalent of a loud conversation, researchers say....Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 25, 2017·4 min readSwitching Off the BrainResearchers use optogenetics to inhibit brain activity in order to discover more about the relationship between behavior and neural circuits.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·January 25, 2017·6 min readScientists Create First Stable Semisynthetic OrganismResearchers report they have developed the first stable synthetic organism that holds a pair of synthetic bases in its genetic code.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·January 23, 2017·4 min readNicotine Normalizes Brain Activity Deficits That Are Key to SchizophreniaStudy sheds light on how nicotine affects the brains of those with schizophrenia, and why those with the disease tend to be heavy smokers.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·January 21, 2017·5 min readGene That Enables Memories and Sense of Direction Produces Schizophrenia Like Symptoms When MutatedA new study reports mice that express a reduced amount of the TMEM108 protein were more likely to express schizophrenia like symptoms, including memory and navigational problems.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 21, 2017·6 min readNew Hope For Children With Brain TumorsA new study reports on the benefits of precision medicine for treating pediatric brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 17, 2017·5 min readFirst Cell Culture of Live Adult Human neurons Shows Potential of Brain Cell TypesResearchers successfully grew adult human neurons from tissue donated from surgery patients. The researchers were able to identify at least 5 brain cell types and the potential proteins each cell could make.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 17, 2017·5 min readGenetic Discovery Provides New Insight Into Cognitive DisordersA new study reports researchers have discovered some of the genes responsible for cognitive ability. They believe the findings could help in the development of treatments for cognitive disorders such as schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 13, 2017·4 min readCommon Epilepsies Share Genetic Overlap With Rare TypesResearchers report a group of genes previously associated with rare forms of epilepsy may also contribute to common forms of the disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 12, 2017·4 min readViruses in the Genome Important For the BrainRetroviruses may have played a significant role in brain development, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 12, 2017·4 min readNew Insight Into Role of Cell Protein in Learning Ability and AIDS-Related DementiaResearchers report a protein that affects learning abilities in healthy subjects also plays a role in AIDS related dementia.Read More