FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 1, 2015·3 min readStem Cell Discovery Sheds Light on How the Brain Regulates Mood and MemoryResearchers have identified two types of stem cells in the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 1, 2015·3 min readGrowing Eyes From Stem CellsResearchers have successfully developed a method which allows stem cells to spontaneously grow into human retina cells.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 26, 2015·3 min readResearchers Identify Master Gene Regulator That Could Contribute to SchizophreniaFindings could point to a new target to treat schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 26, 2015·7 min readResearchers Create Spheres of Brain Cells Which Mimic the Architecture of the Cerebral CortexResearchers hope tracking the development of the spheroids and observing their interactions may shed light on human brain development and the molecular causes of neuropsychological disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 22, 2015·4 min readModel Tracks Cellular Behavior During Earliest Developmental Stages in Real TimeResearchers reveal how autonomic neurons and blood vessels come together to form the neurovascular unit.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 22, 2015·4 min readScientists Create Mice with a Major Genetic Cause of ALS and FTDResearchers believe mouse could provide a new platform for testing treatments for several neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 20, 2015·5 min readSexual Behavior of Drosophila Regulated by One Simple MoleculeResearchers report they have discovered the molecule responsible for regulating sexual behavior in vinegar flies.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 19, 2015·3 min readNature or Nurture? Twin Study Finds Both are Almost EqualAccording to a new study, on average, the variation for human traits and diseases is 49 per cent genetic and 51 per cent due to environmental factors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 19, 2015·3 min readCause of Balance and Movement Problems in Multiple Sclerosis IdentifiedNew findings could help point the way to new targets for developing treatments for multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 18, 2015·4 min readGenetic Fault in Molecule Important For Neural Connections Can Prevent PubertyResearchers report a genetic fault which prevents SEMA3E from working correctly can prevent people from undergoing puberty.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 14, 2015·4 min readGenetic Variant Predicts How Likely a Multiple Sclerosis Patient Will Respond to TreatmentA new study reports the discovery of a genetic variant that could predict how well a patient with multiple sclerosis will respond to certain treatments for the disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 14, 2015·4 min readMajor Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Opens New Pathway to PreventionResearchers report ApoE4 can reduce the number of functional synapses by interfering with the DNA responsible for synapse formation and maintenance.Read More
