FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·October 22, 2016·7 min readGene Links Risk of Psychiatric Disease to Reduced Synapse NumbersAccording to researchers, a mutation in a gene associated with brain development may dispose people to various psychiatric illnesses as it reduces synapse numbers. Lithium may help to restore some of the synapses.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 22, 2016·4 min readOverlooked Molecules May Revolutionize Understanding of the Immune SystemIn a historic breakthrough, researchers have discovered thousands of new immune system signals. The findings hold potential implications for immunotherapies, autoimmune disease treatments and vaccine developments.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 21, 2016·4 min readStudy Finds Novel Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Among IcelandersResearchers estimate carriers of a gene that is significantly enriched in Icelanders have a six fold increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 21, 2016·5 min readThe Role of RNA Binding Proteins in ALSFindings from a new ALS study provide a novel therapeutic target for the disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 20, 2016·6 min readMale Mice Model Human Speech DefectA study using male mice with a specific genetic mutation provides an innovative way to study how genes affect vocal sound sequencing.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 14, 2016·5 min readVitamins A and C Help Erase Cell MemoriesFindings could help develop new regenerative medicines and provide additional understanding of how we are able to reprogram cells from one form to another.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·October 14, 2016·4 min readEating Disorder Gene Alters Feeding and Behavior in Female MiceA new study has identified a biological pathway associated with the risk for developing an eating disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 13, 2016·4 min readIncreasing Understanding of Duchenne Muscular DystrophyA new study may help to increase understanding of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 12, 2016·3 min readBrain Cancer And Leukemia: New Molecular Mechanisms DecodedResearchers have uncovered a new genetic cause of brain cancers and leukemia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 11, 2016·4 min readRunning Triggers Production of a Molecule That Repairs the Brain: Mouse StudyRunning helps to produce a molecule that can heal myelin in mice, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 10, 2016·5 min readResearchers Map Genomic Landscape of Schwannoma Brain CancerA new study describes the genomic landscape of schwannoma brain cancers.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 10, 2016·6 min readAlzheimer’s Could be Treated With Gene Therapy: Mouse StudyResearchers report they have successfully prevented the development of Alzheimer's in mice by using gene therapy delivered by a virus to the brain.Read More
