FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 28, 2015·3 min readHormone Adiponectin Could Break Cycle of ObesityAccording to a new study, the hormone Adiponectin can reverse the negative effects of obesity on offspring when infused into the placenta of obese, pregnant mice.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 28, 2015·4 min readA Natural Light Switch: Identifying and Mapping Protein Behind Light Sensing MechanismA new study expand on previous knowledge of the biological role of vitamin B12 as a key part of photoreceptor proteins.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 28, 2015·4 min readPossible Role of Immune System in Onset of Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study investigates how genetics risk factors for Alzheimer's could influence a key immune cell.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2015·3 min readA Genetic Basis for Kin Recognition in MiceAccording to a new study major urinary protein, or MUP, could provide a genetic kinship marker to avoid inbreeding with close relatives in mice.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 24, 2015·5 min readSurprising Similarities Between Childhood Disorder and ALSA new study uncovers molecular changes which may explain why motor neurons, rather than other neurons, are affected by the childhood illness, SMA.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 24, 2015·6 min readStem Cell Findings May Explain How the Human Brain EvolvedResearchers map the genes of a unique group of neural stem cells that appear to generate most of the neurons in the cerebral cortex.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 22, 2015·4 min readSERT Gene Magnifies Psychological Impact of Life EventsA new study reports people with a specific type of gene are more deeply affected by their life experiences. The findings challenge traditional thinking about depression.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 22, 2015·5 min readPossible Biomarker for Autism DiscoveredResearchers have identified a key signaling defect within a specific membrane structure which could be a reliable biomarker for diagnosing certain forms of autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·September 22, 2015·3 min readStudy Reports Rare Genetic Mutations Responsible for Almost Half of Autism CasesResearchers report ultra rare mutations of genes play a casual role in almost half autism spectrum disorder cases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2015·6 min readNeurotoxicity Predicted by Organoids Derived from Stem CellsResearchers have developed a new approach to predicting developmental neurotoxicity that uses stem cells to model features of the developing human brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 18, 2015·3 min readNovel Role of Mitochondria in Immune FunctionAn enzyme that relays signals between mitochondria and the immune system is involved in cell death, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 18, 2015·4 min readAbnormal Behavior of Two Genes Possible Cause of SchizophreniaFindings could provide a new target for schizophrenia treatments.Read More
