FeaturedGenetics·March 24, 2014·2 min readResearch Reveals New Depths of Complexity in Nerve CellsA new study reveals a complexity to neurons which could affect future therapies aimed at altering memory and mood in humans.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 21, 2014·4 min readGenetic Factor Contributes to ForgetfulnessResearchers discover a connection between lapses in memory and the DRD2 gene.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 20, 2014·5 min readResearchers Discover Underlying Genetic Marker for Stroke and Cardiovascular DiseaseResearchers discover a new details about a metabolic pathway which plays an important role in a number of common diseases. The findings could provide clues to the genetic influences in the development of stroke and cardiovascular disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 20, 2014·3 min readStudy Finds Stem Cell Combination Therapy Improves TBI OutcomesCombining umbilical cord blood cells and growth factor treatments offers better therapeutic effects for TBI patients, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 19, 2014·7 min readThe Aging Brain Needs RESTResearchers discover REST is lost in critical brain areas of those with AD.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 19, 2014·4 min readNew Work Shines Light on Hox Genes Responsible for Firefly Lantern DevelopmentResearchers discover the role Hox genes play in the lantern development of fireflies.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 14, 2014·2 min readCritical Role of One Gene to Our Brain DevelopmentResearchers report the USP9X gene is critical to early state brain development.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 13, 2014·3 min readStumbling Fruit Flies Lead to Discovery of Gene Essential for Sensing Joint PositionResearchers uncover a vital mechanism which underlies the sensory feedback which helps guide balance and limb movement.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 6, 2014·4 min read3D Changes in DNA May Lead to a Genetic Form of ALSResearchers discover how a genetic code variation in the C9orf72 gene alters the shape of DNA, making cells more vulnerable to stress and apoptosis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 4, 2014·4 min readAlzheimer’s in a DishResearchers have successfully converted skin cells from patients with early onset Alzheimer's into neurons which are affected by the disease.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·February 27, 2014·5 min readScientists Uncover Trigger for Most Common Form of Intellectual Disability and AutismFragile X syndrome occurs due to a mechanism which turns off the gene associated with the disorder, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 27, 2014·3 min readStudy Reveals Evolution at WorkNew research reveals some unique evolutionary innovations in the brains of primates.Read More
