FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·June 27, 2016·6 min readRare Inherited Mutations Linked to Bipolar DisorderResearchers have identified 84 potential inherited gene mutations that may contribute to the most severe forms of bipolar disorder.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·June 26, 2016·5 min readExploring the Epigenetic Influences of Chronic PainAccording to new research, one protein can regulate the expression of a large number of genes that modulate pain.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 24, 2016·4 min readManufactured Stem Cells to Advance Clinical ResearchA new study reports clinical grade stem cell lines will enable the development of new therapies and accelerate early stage clinical research.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·June 24, 2016·5 min readDNA Instability in SchizophreniaSignificantly more DNA sequences repeat in people with schizophrenia than in control individuals, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·June 23, 2016·5 min readStudy Finds 36 Genes Associated With Pain and Nerve SensitivityFindings could lead to new drug targets for pain management.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 23, 2016·3 min readNew Protein Can Modify Brain Function and MemoryResearchers have developed a new tool that can modify brain activity and memory in targeted ways without the help on any chemicals or drugs.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 23, 2016·4 min readChallenging Current Views on Origins of Parkinson’sA new study reports stress on the endoplasmic reticulum, and not mitochondrial failure, results in neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 23, 2016·4 min readA New Switch To Boost MemoryResearchers report a chemical modifications that add methyl groups to RNA could help strengthen memory formation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 22, 2016·4 min readIs Huntington’s Disease More Common Than We Thought?According to new research, more people could have the genetic potential to develop Huntington's disease than previously thought.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 21, 2016·6 min readDNA Sequencing Could Help Diagnose Brain InfectionsNext generation genetic sequencing of brain tissue samples allowed researchers to identify potential brain infections.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 20, 2016·3 min readMolecular Map Provides Clues to Zinc Related DiseasesResearchers have been able to provide a crystal structure of the extracellular domain of ZIP4.Read More