FeaturedGenetics·November 13, 2014·2 min readMolecular Time Signalling Controls Stem Cells During Brain DevelopmentA new study reports TGF-beta acts as a time signal which regulates neural stem cells' potential at different stages of brain development.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 11, 2014·4 min readStudy Blocks Multiple Sclerosis Relapses in MiceResearchers report the Del-1 protein reduces the severity of a disease equivalent to MS in mice.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·November 11, 2014·3 min readMultiple Models Reveal New Genetic Links in AutismResearchers have implicated a new gene associated with Rett syndrome in idiopathic autism.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 10, 2014·3 min readStatins Reverse Learning Disabilities Caused by Genetic DisorderA new study reports statins may reverse learning deficits caused by a genetic mutation in Noonan syndrome.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 7, 2014·3 min readGenes Contribute to Behavior Differences Between Fierce and Friendly RatsResearchers have identified gene regions which contribute to differences between aggressive and more timid behavior in rats.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 7, 2014·3 min readResearchers Identify New Genetic Cause of EpilepsyA new study reports researchers have used whole genome sequencing to identify a new genetic cause of epileptic encephalopathy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 6, 2014·3 min readStem Cell Transplants for Parkinson’s Disease Edging CloserTransplantable dopamine neurons produced from stem cells could expedite treatment options for Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 6, 2014·4 min readScientists Create Parkinson’s Disease in a DishA new study reports researchers have successfully created a human stem cell model of Parkinson's disease in a dish.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 6, 2014·2 min readCoping with StressResearchers discover miR19b modulates behavioral response to chronic stress in mice.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 6, 2014·2 min readHuman Stem Cell Derived Neuron Transplants Reduce Seizures in MiceTransplanted neurons derived from stem cells shown to be effective in treating epilepsy in mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2014·4 min readBlocking Mitochondrial Fission Shows Potential as an Effective Treatment for Parkinson’s DiseaseInhibition of the Drp1 mitochondrial fission protein shows potential as a treatment for Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 4, 2014·4 min readResearchers Claim to Have Discovered Genetic Markers for Alcoholism RecoveryResearchers identify genetic markers which could help identify people who may benefit from a specific alcoholism treatment medication.Read More
