Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·October 13, 2014·3 min readA New Target for Personalized Brain Cancer TreatmentNew findings could provide additional insight into the cause of glioblastoma and provide new options for personalized therapeutic treatments.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 13, 2014·4 min readGreater Rates of Mitochondrial Mutations Discovered in Children Born to Older MothersResearchers report finding greater rates of mitochondrial mutations in the offspring of older mothers, as well as the mothers themselves.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·October 9, 2014·5 min readNew Computational Approach Finds Gene That Drives Aggressive Brain CancerUsing a new algorithm, researchers find the loss of the KLHL9 gene is a driving force behind glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2014·4 min readStudy Finds Link Between Neural Stem Cell Overgrowth and Autism Like Behavior in MiceResearchers show how inflammation in pregnant mice can trigger excessive division of neural stem cells in their offspring. This can result in an overgrowth of the brain and autism like behaviors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 9, 2014·2 min readMining Big Data Yields Alzheimer’s DiscoveryAnalyzing big data, researchers identify a new gene linked to Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 7, 2014·4 min readNew Genetic Variants Associated with Coffee DrinkingResearchers have identified six new genetic variants associated with habitual coffee drinking.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 6, 2014·3 min readWhy Is Educational Achievement Heritable?Educational achievement is heritable and is a combination of numerous traits, not just intelligence, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·October 6, 2014·3 min readTumors Might Grow Faster at NightAccording to a new study, a hormone which helps keep us alert also suppresses the spread of cancer.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 3, 2014·3 min readApplying Proteomics to Parkinson’sResearchers discover how unmutated versions of PINK1 and PARKIN collaborate to rid cells of damaged mitochondria.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 1, 2014·4 min readDrug Treats Inherited Form of Intellectual Disability in MiceResearchers report they have used an anti cancer drug to improve mental function in mice with genetic changes similar to those found in Kabuki syndrome.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 26, 2014·2 min readProtein Pairing Builds Brain NetworksThe interaction between mGluR7 and Elfn1 is not only crucial for building neural networks, it could also be important in some neurological disorders, a new study claims.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 19, 2014·3 min readResearchers Reveal Pathway that Contributes to Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report they have discovered a defect in a cell signaling pathway which contributes to the build-up of amyloid beta in those with Alzheimer's.Read More