FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 17, 2016·6 min readMom’s Voice Activates Many Different Regions in Children’s BrainsA new study reports a number of different areas of children's brains become activated when they hear their mother's voice. This response predicts a child's social communication ability.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 16, 2016·3 min readSecond Gene Modifies Effect of Mutation in a Dog Model of ALSResearchers have identified a modifier gene that affects the risk of developing degenerative myelopathy, a canine disease similar to ALS in Welsh corgis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 16, 2016·5 min readResearchers Genetically Engineer Zika Virus Infectious cDNA CloneResearchers have genetically engineered a clone of the Zika virus strain. They believe the development could expedite research of the disease.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 16, 2016·6 min readPotential Transmission of Non-Genetic Behavioral Traits From Mom to ChildA new study reports symptoms of psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and heightened response to stress, may be transmitted from mom to child, and even grandchildren by multiple non genetic mechanisms.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 15, 2016·3 min readFather’s Age and Lifestyle Associated With Birth Defects, Review ReportsA new review reports on associations between birth defects in offspring and its father's age, alcohol use and other environmental factors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 15, 2016·4 min readClarifying the Role of CHOP/GADD153 in Cell DeathA new study that investigates the molecular mechanism of CHOP dependent apoptosis has important implications in Alzheimer's and other diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 13, 2016·4 min readNew Learning Rule For Pattern CompletionResearchers have discovered a new learning rule for a specific type of excitatory synaptic connection in the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 12, 2016·4 min readA “Sixth Sense” Protects Drivers, Except When TextingA new study reports the anterior cingulate cortex intervenes when driving distracted, but not when texting and driving.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 12, 2016·3 min readStudy of Glioma Susceptibility in Dogs May Yield Insights for HumansA new study study of the genetic factors underlying glioma formation in dogs reveals three genes associated with the cancer. The findings may prove helpful in diagnosis and developing new treatments for humans.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·May 12, 2016·4 min readStudy Reveals Why Chronic Pain May PersistA new study may provide clues as to why chronic pain can persist, even though the injury that caused it has healed.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 12, 2016·5 min readA Genetic Link Between Impulsivity and Binge Drinking in Teens: Mouse and Human StudyResearchers link the gene KALRN to impulsivity and binge drinking behaviors in teens.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 12, 2016·5 min readAuto-Inflammation May Be A Cause of DementiaA new study reports auto-inflammation may be implicated in the development of Alzheimer's disease.Read More