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neuroscience, genetics & genomics

Genetic Brain Disorder Explained
Rina Shaikh-Lesko | Apr 25, 2014 | 2 min read
Researchers uncover a mutation responsible for a rare neurological condition.
Week in Review: March 31–April 4
Tracy Vence | Apr 4, 2014 | 3 min read
Transcriptional landscape of the fetal brain; how a parasitic worm invades plants; difficulties reproducing “breakthrough” heart regeneration method; oxytocin and dishonesty
Week in Review: March 17–21
Tracy Vence | Mar 20, 2014 | 3 min read
Protein appears to protect stressed neurons; vitamin A’s lifelong effects on immunity; stem cells influenced by substrates; supercharged photosynthesis through nanotechnology
BRCA1 Linked to Brain Size
Rina Shaikh-Lesko | Mar 20, 2014 | 1 min read
The breast cancer-associated gene may play a protective role in neural stem cells, a mouse study finds.
More Mutations in Girls with Autism
Kerry Grens | Mar 4, 2014 | 1 min read
A greater number of genetic mutations among autistic girls, compared to their male counterparts, suggests that the female brain can better handle such variations.  
Week in Review: February 24–28
Tracy Vence | Feb 28, 2014 | 3 min read
New PLOS data sharing rules; mouse cortical connectome published; reprogramming astrocytes into neurons and fibroblasts into hepatocytes
Week in Review: February 10–14
Tracy Vence | Feb 14, 2014 | 3 min read
First Ancient North American genome; cannabinoids connect hunger with olfaction and eating; biotechs explore crowdfunding; confronting creationism
Capsule Reviews
Bob Grant | Feb 1, 2014 | 3 min read
Me, Myself, and Why, RedDevil 4, Neanderthal Man, and Science from Sight to Insight
Schizophrenia’s Intricacies
Abby Olena, PhD | Jan 23, 2014 | 2 min read
Two studies provide insight into the genetics of the disorder and show again how complex it is.
Week in Review: January 6–10
Tracy Vence | Jan 10, 2014 | 3 min read
Bacterial genes aid tubeworm settling; pigmentation of ancient reptiles; nascent neurons and vertebrate development; exploring simple synapses; slug-inspired surgical glue
Transgenic Plant Produces Omega-3s
Tracy Vence | Jan 3, 2014 | 1 min read
Scientists identify a set of genes that direct the synthesis of omega-3 fatty acids in the seed oil of Camelina sativa.
Exploring the Neuron Forest
Mary Beth Aberlin | Nov 1, 2013 | 3 min read
Innovations in imaging techniques and genetic sequencing take neuroscience to a new level.
The Psychiatrist’s Jigsaw
Megan Scudellari | Nov 1, 2013 | 10+ min read
Researchers are piecing together the devilishly complex sets of genetic alterations underlying schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Genetic Diversity in the Brain
Ruth Williams | Oct 31, 2013 | 3 min read
Neurons within a person’s brain exhibit striking variations in DNA copy number.
New Alzheimer’s-Associated Genes
Tracy Vence | Oct 28, 2013 | 1 min read
A GWAS meta-analysis identifies 11 new loci associated with onset of the neurodegenerative disease.
Lab-Grown Model Brains
Ed Yong | Aug 28, 2013 | 4 min read
Three-dimensional tissues called “cerebral organoids” can model the earliest stages of brain development.
Week in Review: August 5–9
Jef Akst | Aug 9, 2013 | 5 min read
Flu researchers propose H7N9 studies; NIH makes deal to share HeLa genome; herbal “remedies” can cause cancer; scientists record grid cell activity in humans
Opinion: The Payoff of Big Science
K. John Morrow Jr. | Jun 3, 2013 | 4 min read
Was the Human Genome Project the key to a gold mine?
New Down Syndrome Protein Found
Edyta Zielinska | Mar 26, 2013 | 1 min read
Researchers identify a protein involved in the chromosomal disorder that could explain its characteristic learning deficits.
Language Gene More Active in Girls
Edyta Zielinska | Feb 21, 2013 | 2 min read
One gene involved in speech produces more of its protein in the brains of young girls than boys.
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