FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 12, 2013·4 min readJammed Molecular Motors May Play Role in Development of ALSA new study finds slowdowns in the transport and delivery of proteins, nutrients and signaling molecules within nerve cells could contribute to the development of ALS.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 11, 2013·3 min readResearchers Provide the First Comprehensive and Prospective Characterization of a Genetic Subtype of AutismResearchers provide new evidence for the severity of motor, intellectual and speech impairments in Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, a sub-type of autism characterized by a mutation of the SHANK3 gene.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 10, 2013·3 min readAlzheimer’s and Low Blood Sugar in Diabetes May Trigger a Vicious CycleAccording to a new study, diabetic episodes of hypoglycemia may increase the risk of developing dementia, while having dimentia could increase the risk of experiencing low blood sugar levels.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 10, 2013·4 min readBrain Circuit Links Obsessive Compulsive Behavior and ObesityNew research suggests brain circuits which control obsessive compulsive behavior are intertwined with circuits which control food intake and body weight. The findings could have implications for treating obsessive compulsive disorder.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 7, 2013·2 min readNeurochemical Traffic Signals May Open New Avenues for the Treatment of SchizophreniaResearchers uncover clues about the biochemical pathway in the brain which could expand treatment options for schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 4, 2013·3 min readGenetic Editing for Duchenne Muscular DystrophyResearchers have been able to repair a defect responsible for Duchenne muscular dystrophy by using a novel genetic editing technique.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 28, 2013·4 min readStem Cell Injections Improve Spinal Injuries in RatsA new study reports a single injection of human neural stem cells produce neuronal regeneration and improved the function and mobility of rats impaired by acute spinal cord injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 28, 2013·2 min readResearchers Uncover Key to Development of Peripheral Nervous SystemResearchers uncover a key to the development of the peripheral nervous system, providing new hope to patients suffering from hereditary neuropathy.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 22, 2013·2 min readScientists Develop Worm EEG to Test the Effects of drugsResearchers have developed a device which records the brain activity of worms in order to test the effects of drugs.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 20, 2013·4 min readResearchers Find Far-Reaching, Microvascular Damage in Uninjured Side of Brain After StrokeNew research suggests the integrity of the blood brain barrier is compromised for days after an ischemic stroke. This can lead to serious, life threatening complications. Repairing the BBB could prevent further complications.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 17, 2013·3 min readStudy Identifies New Approach to Improving Treatments for MS and Other ConditionsResearchers discovered a novel molecular target for the design of drugs which could be safer and more effective for multiple sclerosis, as well as other disorders associated with the loss of white matter in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2013·4 min readGame-Changing Discovery of Gene Mutation That Causes Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks Offers New HopeResearchers discover Sturge-Weber syndrome, a neurological and skin disorder, is caused by a genetic mutation which occurs prior to birth.Read More
