FeaturedGenetics·May 2, 2014·2 min readStudy Explores Genetics Behind Alzheimer’s ResiliencyResearchers discover a potential genetic variant which could make the brain more resilient to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 30, 2014·3 min readStem Cells from Teeth Can Make Brain Like CellsResearchers discover stem cells taken from teeth can grow to resemble brain cells. They hope their discovery might pave the way for new treatments for stroke recovery.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·April 29, 2014·4 min readResearch Sees Overlap in Altered Genes Found in Schizophrenia, Autism and Intellectual DisabilityMalfunctions in some of the same genes contribute to the pathology or some cases of schizophrenia, autism and intellectual disability.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·April 29, 2014·6 min readBrain Tumor Cells Penetrated by Tiny, Degradable Particles Carrying Genetic InstructionsResearchers report they have been able to create tiny, biodegradable nanoparticles which are able to carry DNA to brain cancer cells in mice.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·April 25, 2014·3 min readScientists Find Connection Between Gene Mutation and Key Symptoms of AutismA new study suggests mutations in a specific gene which is disrupted in some individuals with autism results in too much growth throughout the brain.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 24, 2014·3 min readA Single Mutation Causes Rare Brain DisorderResearchers trace a rare, previously unknown neurodegenerative disorder to a single genetic mutation in one individual born during the time of the Ottoman Empire.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·April 23, 2014·3 min readBionic Ear Technology Used for Gene TherapyResearchers use electrical pulses delivered from cochlear implants to deliver gene therapy and regrow auditory neurons.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 16, 2014·3 min readResearchers Track Down Cause of Eye Mobility DisorderResearchers discover a cause of the CFEOM1 eye mobility disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·April 14, 2014·2 min readNew Finding Suggests a Way to Block Stress DamageThe gene REDD1 enables stress to damage neurons and cause depressive behavior, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 11, 2014·2 min readBrain Cell Find Points to New Brain Cancer TherapiesA recent study provides new understanding of the role Lin28a plays in forming neurons. The findings could help develop new treatments for brain cancer and other neurological disorders.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 11, 2014·5 min readSplice Variants Reveal Connections Among Autism GenesResearchers reveal proteins involved in autism interact with more partners than previously thought.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·April 10, 2014·4 min readToo Much Protein May Kill Brain Cells as Parkinson’s ProgressesResearchers discover how the most common genetic cause of PD kills neurons. The findings could assist in monitoring the disease progression and provide new treatment options.Read More