FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2015·3 min readImmune Gene May Prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, treatment with interferon-β gene therapy successfully prevents neuron death and disease effects in experimental models of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 8, 2015·4 min readAhead of Time: Researchers Learn How to Grow Old Brain CellsResearchers have developed a technique to yield neurons which resemble those found in the brains of old people. They believe this can help with future research for age related neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 6, 2015·3 min readBody Clock Proteins Regulated by Cell’s Waste Disposal SystemResearchers develop a new way to identify interacting proteins.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 5, 2015·5 min readNew Gene Linked to Amyloid Plaque Buildup in Alzheimer’s Disease IdentifiedResearchers discover an immune system gene is associated with higher rates of amyloid plaque accumulation in the brains or people with Alzheimer's and older people at risk of the diseaseRead More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·October 4, 2015·5 min readA Single Neuron May Carry Up To 1000 Genetic MutationsA new study reports individual neurons may harbor up to 1000 genetic mutations which arise while genes are in active use and after brain development is complete.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 2, 2015·4 min readFive New Genetic Variants Linked to Brain CancerA new study identifies five new genetic variants associated with glioma.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 2, 2015·2 min readGene Suppression Helps Long Term Memories FormResearchers have identified a number of genes that are repressed at specific points during and after memory formation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 1, 2015·4 min readTissue Engineered Colon from Human Cells Develop Different Types of NeuronsAccording to a new study, a tissue-engineered colon derived from human stem cells can develop nerves required to function effectively.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 1, 2015·6 min readDiverse Mutations Reveal Lineage of NeuronsResearchers discover somatic mutations appear to occur most often in the genes neurons use most.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·September 29, 2015·8 min readStudy Identifies 65 Genes Involved in AutismA new study reports researchers have identified 65 genes that play a crucial role in autism spectrum disorder.Read More
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
