FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 6, 2014·2 min readHuman Stem Cell Derived Neuron Transplants Reduce Seizures in MiceTransplanted neurons derived from stem cells shown to be effective in treating epilepsy in mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2014·4 min readBlocking Mitochondrial Fission Shows Potential as an Effective Treatment for Parkinson’s DiseaseInhibition of the Drp1 mitochondrial fission protein shows potential as a treatment for Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 4, 2014·4 min readResearchers Claim to Have Discovered Genetic Markers for Alcoholism RecoveryResearchers identify genetic markers which could help identify people who may benefit from a specific alcoholism treatment medication.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·October 24, 2014·3 min readScientists Engineer Toxin Secreting Stem Cells to Treat Brain TumorsStem cells have been genetically engineered to produce and secrete brain cancer killing toxins, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 23, 2014·3 min readChemists Show that ALS is a Protein Aggregation DiseaseResearchers use techniques which illuminates subtle changes in proteins and uncover new insights into the underlying causes of ALS.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 22, 2014·4 min readHuman Skin Cells Reprogrammed Directly into Brain CellsResearchers describe a new way to convert human skin cells into specific brain cells which are affected by Huntington's, which bypasses the stem cell phase.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·October 22, 2014·4 min readNew ALS Associated Gene Identified Using Innovative StrategyTUBA4A is associated with the development of familial ALS, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 16, 2014·4 min readNew Front in War on Alzheimer’s and Other Protein Folding DiseasesHSF-1 not only triggers the release of chaperones, it also stabilizes cell cytoskeletons, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·October 16, 2014·4 min readMisfolded Proteins Clump Together in a Surprising PlaceA new study reports researchers have created a new framework for protein aggregation under acute stress.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·October 15, 2014·3 min readSiblings of Children with Autism Can Show Signs at 18 MonthsA new study reports autism symptoms develop by the age of 18 months in 57% of children who have an older sibling with ASD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 15, 2014·2 min readEffects of High Risk Parkinson’s Mutation Are ReversibleResearchers provide new evidence of how to target and reverse the effects caused by the most common genetic mutations for Parkinson's.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 15, 2014·5 min readTaking a Shot at Parkinson’sDopamine cells derived from stem cells could reverse many features of Parkinson's disease for a number of years.Read More