FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2013·3 min readSingle Gene Mutation Linked to Diverse Neurological DisordersA gene mutation which causes Lesch-Nyhan syndrome could provide clues to the developmental and neurological defects noted in other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2013·2 min readRecombinant Human Prion Protein Inhibits Prion PropagationA new study offers a promising discovery for the treatment and prevention of prion disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 8, 2013·4 min readTwo Genes Linked to Increased Risk for Eating DisordersResearchers have identified two gene mutations associated with an increased risk of developing eating disorders.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 3, 2013·3 min readStem Cells Help Repair Traumatic Brain Injury by Building a “Biobridge”Transplanted stem cells help build a 'biobridge' which links uninjured brain regions to those damaged as a result of TBI, a new study shows.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 3, 2013·2 min readCell Auto Cleaning Mechanism Mediates the Formation of Plaques in Alzheimer’sUsing transgenic mice, researchers find a lack of autophagy in neurons prevents the secretion of amyloid beta and the formation of β-amyloid plaques in the brain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 3, 2013·5 min readPower of Precision Medicine Shown in Successful Treatment of Patient with Disabling OCDA new study provides a glimpse into the current limitations and powerful implications of precision medicine.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 1, 2013·3 min readZinc Discovery May Shed Light on Neurodegenerative DiseasesA shortage of zinc may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 27, 2013·2 min readBrain Processes ‘Big’ Words Faster Than ‘Small’ WordsWords which refer to 'big', abstract things are processed more quickly by the brain than 'smaller' words, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 27, 2013·3 min readResearch Attributes High Rates of Smoking Among Mentally Ill to Addiction VulnerabilityNew research indicates mental illness could make the brain more susceptible to smoking and nicotine addiction.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2013·4 min readDynamics of Protein Synthesis at Neuron Tip is Basis for Memory and LearningA new study finds protein synthesis in dendrites could be responsible for long-term memory formation in the brain, in addition to other functions.Read More
