FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 28, 2016·5 min readSmall RNA Identified That Offers Clues for Quieting the ‘Voices’ of SchizophreniaA new study identifies a microRNA that may be essential to restoring normal function in a brain circuit associated with auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 23, 2016·4 min readNeuron Producing Stem Cells in Membranes Covering the Brain DiscoveredResearchers have discovered neural progenitor cells in the meninges.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 22, 2016·3 min readNovel Type of Cell Death in Huntington’s Disease May Lead to Effective New TherapiesResearchers have identified a novel type of cell death associated with Huntington's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 22, 2016·5 min readYoung Blood Does Not Reverse Aging in Old MiceA new study argues against the rejuvenating properties of young blood.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 22, 2016·9 min readRare Genetic Variations Linked to SchizophreniaA new study reveals several regions of the genome where mutations increase schizophrenia risk between four- and 60-fold.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 19, 2016·4 min readProtective Molecule Sidelined in Models of ALSResearchers have identified a naturally occurring molecule that has the potential for preserving sites of communication between nerves and muscles in ALS.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 17, 2016·5 min readShared Epigenetic Changes Underlie Different Types of AutismA new study reports people with both rare and common types of autism spectrum disorder share a similar set of epigenetic modifications in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 17, 2016·5 min readStudy Points to Gene Based Glitches in Ill Gulf War VeteransCertain alleles of HLA genes offer protection from Gulf War Illness, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 17, 2016·7 min read3-D Imaging Technique Maps Migration of DNA-Carrying Material at the Center of CellsResearchers have mapped the reorganization of genetic material that takes place when a stem cell matures into a nerve cell.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosVisual Neuroscience·November 16, 2016·6 min readNew Gene-Editing Technology Partially Restores Vision in Blind AnimalsResearchers use gene editing technology to help partially restore vision to blind rodents.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 16, 2016·4 min readDiscovery of Neurotransmission Gene May Permit Early Detection of Alzheimer’sA new study implicates the gene RGS2 in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 15, 2016·5 min readGenes for Speech May Not Be Limited to HumansResearchers investigate the effect of a genetic mutation of the FOXP2 gene on the vocalization patterns of adult male mice.Read More