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This image shows midbrain mouse neurons.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 23, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Profile Active Genes in Neurons Based on Connections

Researchers have devised a way to create snapshots of gene expression in neurons based on their connections.

This image shows the different sleep/eat cycles of the per2 deficient mice.

Featured Genetics

·May 22, 2014·3 min read

Genes Discovered Linking Circadian Clock with Eating Schedule

Mutations 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.

This image mature neurons generated from human stem cells.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 21, 2014·3 min read

Functional Nerve Cells from Skin Cells

Researchers develop a new method of generating neurons from skin cells.

This image a drawing of a human spinal cord with MS lesions.

Featured Genetics

·May 16, 2014·6 min read

Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for MS in Mouse Model

Researchers 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.

This image shows Peter McKinnon, the lead researcher.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·May 9, 2014·4 min read

Discovery Links Rare, Childhood Neurodegenerative Diseases to Common Problem in DNA Repair

Researchers identify a possible, common source of DNA damage which could play a role in neurodegenerative diseases, cancer and aging.

This image shows the Clotho from greek mythology. she is standing on a strand of DNA.

Featured Genetics

·May 8, 2014·4 min read

Better Cognition Seen with Gene Variant Carried by 1 in 5 People

Researchers discover a gene already associated with longevity also improves memory and learning. The findings could help develop new treatments for cognitive decline.

Electrophysiology Featured Genetics

·May 8, 2014·5 min read

Mouse Study Offers New Clues to Cognitive Decline

A new study has implications for providing better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.

This image shows a coronal section slice of a mouse olfactory bulb.

Electrophysiology Featured Genetics

·May 5, 2014·7 min read

Functioning of Aged Brains and Muscles in Mice Made Younger

A new study reports the protein GDF11 appears to improve brain and skeletal muscle function in older mice.

Featured Genetics

·May 2, 2014·2 min read

Study Explores Genetics Behind Alzheimer’s Resiliency

Researchers discover a potential genetic variant which could make the brain more resilient to Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 30, 2014·3 min read

Stem Cells from Teeth Can Make Brain Like Cells

Researchers 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.