AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 7, 2016·5 min readDetailed Analysis of Autism Associated Genes Finds Involvement in Key Pathways and ProcessesResearchers have identified key underlying biological processes that involve some of the hundreds of genes known to contribute to the risk of autism spectrum disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 7, 2016·4 min readSafer Stem Cell Derived Therapy for Brain Radiation RecoveryResearchers report microvesicle injections can restore cognition following radiation treatments without adverse side effects.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 5, 2016·2 min readNothing to Sneeze At: Receptor That Puts The Breaks on Allergic Response IdentifiedResearchers have identified a receptor protein that regulates immune response intensity in response to allergens.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·April 5, 2016·4 min readResearch Holds Promise for Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Blood TestResearchers report blood microRNA levels could reflect brain changes.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 5, 2016·5 min readGene Linked to Down Syndrome Associated With Altered Oscillations in Cerebral CortexResearchers have identified alterations in neural circuitry that impact cerebral cortex pathology. These alterations could be key to cognitive deficits in Down syndrome.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 4, 2016·4 min readNew Syndrome That Causes Intellectual Disability IdentifiedResearchers have identified a new syndrome that appears to cause intellectual disabilities.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 30, 2016·5 min readMolecular Cause of a Common Cerebrovascular Disease DiscoveredResearchers have identified the molecular mechanism behind cerebral cavernous malformations.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 29, 2016·4 min readNurture Can Override Nature When it Comes to DepressionAccording to researchers, putting genetically depressed rats in engaging environments can make them happier.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 28, 2016·3 min readStem Cells Help Regenerate Lost Tissue Following Corticospinal InjuryA new study reports researchers have successfully directed stem cell derived neurons to regenerate lost tissue following corticospinal injury in rats.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 28, 2016·3 min readMolecular Mechanism for Higher Brain Functions and Neuropsychiatric DisordersFindings could have implications for the development of new treatment strategies for schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 28, 2016·4 min readBiological Mechanism Passes On Long Term Epigenetic ‘Memories’A new study uncovers the mechanism that turns the inheritance of environmental influences on and off.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 25, 2016·4 min readGenetic Link Between Schizophrenia and Mom’s Age at First BirthA new study reports women with a higher genetic disposition to schizophrenia tend to have their first children either at an earlier or later age compared to women in the general population.Read More
