FeaturedGenetics·May 10, 2016·4 min readGene Mutation Shown to Cause Form of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia in Animal ModelsFindings can help researchers test for the CAPN1 mutations associated with some forms of HSP.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 10, 2016·4 min readGenetic Variations That Boost PKC Enzyme Contribute to Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have discovered genetic variations that enhance PKCa activity in Alzheimer's patients.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 10, 2016·5 min readMouse Model of Autism Offers Insights For Human PatientsResearchers have developed a new mouse model of a genetically linked type of autism. The new model helps reveal more about the role of genes and brain changes associated with the disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 10, 2016·3 min readLactose Intolerance Study May Shed Light on Origins of Mental IllnessA new study that looks at how lactose intolerance develops over time may give new insight into understanding how mental health issues develop.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 5, 2016·6 min readEvidence of Genetic Link Between Autism and Bipolar DisorderA new study reports they could be an overlap between rare genetic variation linked to bipolar disorder and those implicated in autism.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 4, 2016·3 min readAggregated Protein in Neurons May Cause ALSA new study reports people with ALs may have a genetic mutation that causes SOD1 to aggregate motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord.Read More
AutismBrain CancerFeaturedGenetics·May 3, 2016·3 min readCancer and Autism Share a Remarkable Number of Risk Genes in CommonResearchers have identified more than 40 common genes in cancer and autism disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 28, 2016·3 min readCo-Expression of Alternative Gene Products Helps Neurons Take ShapeA new study reports neurons often co-express functionally distinct alternative products from the same gene.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 28, 2016·6 min readFour New Genetic Diseases Defined Within SchizophreniaA new study reports changes in key genes define four previously unknown conditions associated with schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 27, 2016·5 min readGrowing a Cellular Tree With Healthy BranchesResearchers have determined a group of genes associated with neurons help regulate dendrites' growth.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 27, 2016·7 min readGenetic Markers That Influence Addiction IdentifiedA new study reports identifies specific genetic factors that may contribute toward addictions.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 26, 2016·4 min readControlling RNA in Living CellsResearchers have developed a new set of proteins that can be customized to bind to RNA sequences.Read More