FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·February 17, 2016·7 min readGene That Helps Regulate Sleep IdentifiedResearching the genes that regulate sleep a vertebrate animal, scientist have identified a gene that, when overactivated, caused severe insomnia.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 17, 2016·3 min readExplaining AutismA new study has identified a novel mechanism that potentially link abnormal brain development to the cause of ASD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·February 16, 2016·3 min readFingerprinting Psychiatric IllnessA new study explores the various biomarkers that appear to underpin a number of psychiatric illnesses.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 16, 2016·4 min readGene Could Identify Psychosis Risk in Young Cannabis UsersResearchers have discovered a gene that could help to identify marijuana users most at risk for developing symptoms of psychosis. The study also reports female users are more susceptible to short term memory loss than males.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 15, 2016·4 min readSame Gene Dictates Size of Two Sensory Areas in the BrainNew findings have implications for better understanding how the human brain evolved and how it differs between people.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 13, 2016·6 min readDuchenne Muscular Dystrophy Could Be Helped By Stem Cell Gene TherapyA newly developed approach could be used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, researchers believe.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 12, 2016·3 min read‘Mini Brains’ Created to Study Neurological DiseasesResearchers report they have successfully developed 'mini-brains' made up of the many neurons and cells in the human brain. The mini brains could allow for better research and reduce the need for animal testing.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 11, 2016·5 min readBreakable Genes May Promote Disease and Brain Cell DiversityResearchers have identified 27 genes in brain stem cells that are prone to double strand breaks, a form of DNA damage.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 11, 2016·5 min readNovel Neuroprotective Therapy Found to Enhance MemoryStudy highlights the neuroprotective potential of SKIP.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 11, 2016·3 min readMemory Suppressor That May Play a Role in Autism IdentifiedResearchers have identified one specific microRNA that has strong links to a number of neuropsychiatric disorders, including autism spectrum disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyPain·February 11, 2016·3 min readChronic Pain Relieved by Blocking Stress Protein in MiceAccording to a new study, a group of drugs being developed to treat mood disorders could also be used to relieve chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 9, 2016·6 min readIlluminating the ‘Dark Side’ of the TranscriptomeResearchers have devised a new way to map the transcriptome. In the process, they have revealed important variations in protein synthesis. The approach could have implications for furthering understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
