FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 22, 2016·6 min read“Sixth Sense” May Be More Than Just a FeelingResearchers believe the PIEZO2 gene may control specific aspects of human touch and proprioception.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 20, 2016·4 min readPotential Signature of Cognitive Function in HIV Patients IdentifiedResearchers have discovered a unique epigenetic footprint in specific immune cells that can identify people with HIV who have impaired cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 20, 2016·5 min readLoneliness is a Heritable TraitAccording to a new study, the risk for feeling lonely is partially due to genetics and these genes are also associated with neuroticism and depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 20, 2016·4 min readGenetic Switch Identified as Potential Target For Alzheimer’sA new study reports researchers have discovered an important mechanism that helps switch on a gene known to help protect against Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 20, 2016·3 min readShape Shifting Protein Behind Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report amyloid beta may change its internal structure to be absorbed into the cell and become toxic.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 20, 2016·6 min readAlcohol, Tobacco and Time Spent Outdoors Linked to Brain ConnectionsResearchers have released data from the world's largest brain and body scanning study.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 20, 2016·4 min readTrial Offers Hope of a Treatment for Spinal Muscular AtrophyResearchers believe they have discovered a promising new treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, a leading genetic cause of death in children.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 14, 2016·4 min readProtecting Nerve Cells From Huntington’s DiseaseResearchers have discovered a way in which it could be possible to stop proteins from triggering energy failure inside nerve cells in those affected by Huntington's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 13, 2016·4 min readChronic Stress Elevates Level of Protein That Decreases Serotonin AvailabilityResearchers discover elevated levels of TG2 in the prefrontal cortex of people who committed suicide.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 13, 2016·5 min readDNA Altering Technology Could Help Tackle DiseasesResearchers have developed a new protein that can alter DNA in living cells with much higher precision than current methods.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 13, 2016·4 min readFaulty Gene Linked to Depression and Cardiovascular DiseaseA faulty gene linked to cardiovascular disease and metabolic conditions could be a new target in the fight against depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 13, 2016·5 min readNew Technique Generates Human Neural Stem Cells For 3D Brain Models and Tissue EngineeringResearchers have devised a new method for generating rapidly differentiating human neural stem cells for use in tissue engineering applications.Read More