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
AutismFeaturedGenetics·September 19, 2014·3 min readResearchers Link Gene to Increased Dendritic Spines; A Signpost of AutismA new study reports by deleting the NrCAM gene, researchers believe they have found a potential way to prune back the neural connections implicated in ASD.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·September 18, 2014·3 min readA New Piece in the Autism PuzzleResearchers report spontaneous mutations of the TBR1 gene could be a cause of autism.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 16, 2014·2 min readScientists Discover New Sleep Node in the BrainResearchers identify 'sleep node' in the mammalian brain. Its activity appears to be necessary and sufficient to produce deep sleep.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 16, 2014·4 min readHow Learning to Talk Is in the GenesGenetics factors could contribute to the development of language during infancy, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 16, 2014·4 min readEvidence of Genetic Link to PTSD in Soldiers Exposed to Childhood TraumaA new study adds to the developing evidence of the role genetics plays in some cases of PTSD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 15, 2014·5 min readNeuroscientists Identify Key Role of Language GeneResearchers discover that a genetic mutation which arose over half a million years ago could be key to humans' ability to understand and produce speech.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·September 15, 2014·2 min readA Link Between Jacobsen Syndrome and AutismA new study links Jacobsen syndrome, a rare genetic disease, with autism.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 12, 2014·3 min readZebrafish Model of a Learning and Memory Disorder Shows Better Way to Target TreatmentResearchers report the learning and memory deficits associated with neurofibromatosis are distinct features which require different treatment approaches.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 11, 2014·4 min readScientists Discover Neurochemical Imbalance in SchizophreniaAccording to a new study, neurons created from iPSCs of people with schizophrenia secrete higher amounts of dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 11, 2014·3 min readCells Put off Protein Production During Times of StressA new study could provide additional insights into neurodegenerative diseases which result from misfolded proteins piling up.Read More