FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 2, 2014·4 min readNeuron Tells Stem Cells to Grow New NeuronsResearchers discover a new type of neuron in the adult brain which is capable of telling stem cells to grow more neurons.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 28, 2014·4 min readUncovering Clues to the Genetic Cause of SchizophreniaResearchers suggest the overall number and nature of genetics mutations, rather than any single mutation, influences an individual's risk of developing schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 23, 2014·3 min readResearchers Profile Active Genes in Neurons Based on ConnectionsResearchers have devised a way to create snapshots of gene expression in neurons based on their connections.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 22, 2014·3 min readGenes Discovered Linking Circadian Clock with Eating ScheduleMutations in a pair of genes, which normally help regulate eating scheduled and keep them in sync with daily sleep rhythms, may play a role in so called night eating syndrome.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 21, 2014·3 min readFunctional Nerve Cells from Skin CellsResearchers develop a new method of generating neurons from skin cells.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 16, 2014·6 min readStem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for MS in Mouse ModelResearchers implant human stems cells into the spinal cords of mice crippled by an autoimmune disease similar to MS, helping the mice to regain the ability to move and walk.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 9, 2014·4 min readDiscovery Links Rare, Childhood Neurodegenerative Diseases to Common Problem in DNA RepairResearchers identify a possible, common source of DNA damage which could play a role in neurodegenerative diseases, cancer and aging.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 8, 2014·4 min readBetter Cognition Seen with Gene Variant Carried by 1 in 5 PeopleResearchers discover a gene already associated with longevity also improves memory and learning. The findings could help develop new treatments for cognitive decline.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·May 8, 2014·5 min readMouse Study Offers New Clues to Cognitive DeclineA new study has implications for providing better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·May 5, 2014·7 min readFunctioning of Aged Brains and Muscles in Mice Made YoungerA new study reports the protein GDF11 appears to improve brain and skeletal muscle function in older mice.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 2, 2014·2 min readStudy Explores Genetics Behind Alzheimer’s ResiliencyResearchers discover a potential genetic variant which could make the brain more resilient to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 30, 2014·3 min readStem Cells from Teeth Can Make Brain Like CellsResearchers discover stem cells taken from teeth can grow to resemble brain cells. They hope their discovery might pave the way for new treatments for stroke recovery.Read More
