FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 13, 2016·4 min readChronic Stress Elevates Level of Protein That Decreases Serotonin AvailabilityResearchers discover elevated levels of TG2 in the prefrontal cortex of people who committed suicide.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 13, 2016·5 min readDNA Altering Technology Could Help Tackle DiseasesResearchers have developed a new protein that can alter DNA in living cells with much higher precision than current methods.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 13, 2016·4 min readFaulty Gene Linked to Depression and Cardiovascular DiseaseA faulty gene linked to cardiovascular disease and metabolic conditions could be a new target in the fight against depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 13, 2016·5 min readNew Technique Generates Human Neural Stem Cells For 3D Brain Models and Tissue EngineeringResearchers have devised a new method for generating rapidly differentiating human neural stem cells for use in tissue engineering applications.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 12, 2016·5 min readBrain’s Stunning Genomic Diversity RevealedResearchers report on how jumping genes can go awry and cause disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 12, 2016·5 min readGenetic Causes of Microcephaly Share Common MechanismResearchers believe new study may help improve understanding of the genetic causes of microcephaly and other neurodevelopmental disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 9, 2016·5 min readActivity of Huntington’s Disease Gene Curbed for 6 Months: Mouse StudyResearchers have identified a protein that can turn off the Huntingtin gene's expression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 9, 2016·5 min readA MicroRNA Plays a Role in Major DepressionA new study reports on the role a microRNA plays in major depressive disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 8, 2016·5 min readRare and Common Genetic Variants Combine to Cause Skull Fusion DisorderResearchers have identified genetic mutations they believe are responsible for midline craniosynostosis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 8, 2016·7 min readCan Some Types of Fat Protect Us From Brain Disease?According to researchers, having a little extra fat may help protect against Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 7, 2016·5 min readParalyzed Man Regains Use of Arms and Hands After Experimental Stem Cell TherapyResearchers inject an experimental stem cell treatment into the damaged cervical spine of a recently paralyzed young man, restoring a level of function into his hands and arms.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·September 6, 2016·6 min readWhy Danger is Exciting – But Only to Some PeopleA new paper looks at why some of us are extreme thrill seekers, and others don't even enjoy a gentle roller coaster ride.Read More
