FeaturedGenetics·July 11, 2016·5 min readProtein Deficiency May Cause Spinal Muscular AtrophyA new study implicates a key cellular mechanism as defective in SMA for the first time, providing a new lead for developing future interventions.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 11, 2016·5 min readGene Contributes to Poor Speech Processing and DyslexiaResearchers report a gene associated with dyslexia may interfere with speech processing.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 7, 2016·5 min readExtra Coding RNAs Regulate DNA Methylation in the Adult BrainAccording to researchers, ecRNAs could be player in memory formation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 6, 2016·4 min readGenetic Risk Factors For Alzheimer’s May Be Detectable in Young AdultsA new study reports the genetic risk score may be able to detect those at higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, even during early adulthood.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·July 6, 2016·5 min readMolecule That Guides Placement of Neurons in Adult Brain May Be Tied to SchizophreniaAccording to researchers, miR-19 may be disrupted in cells of some patients with schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·July 5, 2016·5 min readSeeing RNA at the NanoscaleResearchers report a new microscopy technique allows scientists to pinpoint RNA molecules in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 30, 2016·3 min readErasing Unpleasant Memories With a Genetic SwitchResearchers have been able to erase unpleasant memories in mice by using a 'genetic switch, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 28, 2016·3 min readNew Method to Grow and Transplant Muscle Stem Cells Holds Promise for Treatment of MDA new study reports on a new method of stem cell transplantation that could help people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 28, 2016·4 min readPossible New Therapy for a Rare Childhood DiseaseA new study reports bone marrow transplants can significantly delay the onset of motor deficits in mouse models of MLIV.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 27, 2016·3 min readFlipping a Protein Switch to Illuminate Brain FunctionsResearchers have been able to selectively activate glutamate receptors.Read More
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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 27, 2016·4 min readAlzheimer’s Genetics Points to New Research DirectionResearchers suggest a mutation of the PSEN1 gene could trigger early onset Alzheimer's disease.Read More
