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tag mutations immunology culture neuroscience
Mutations in Autism-Linked Gene Cause Membrane Mischief
Holly Barker, PhD,
Spectrum
| Jan 26, 2023
| 4 min read
Inactivating TAOK1 prompts tentacle-like protrusions to form all over a neuron’s surface, revealing the gene’s role in molding the membrane.
Three Autism-Linked Genes Converge on Tweaks to Cells’ Timing
Angie Voyles Askham,
Spectrum
| Feb 3, 2022
| 3 min read
The genes are involved in pacing the development of inhibitory and excitatory neurons. An imbalance in these two types of signaling is thought to play a role in autism.
2024 Breakthrough Prizes in Life Sciences
Danielle Gerhard, PhD
| Sep 14, 2023
| 10 min read
This year’s Breakthrough Prizes honor advances in CAR T cancer therapies, cystic fibrosis, and Parkinson’s disease.
Chimera research opens new doors to understanding and treating disease
Hannah Thomasy, PhD,
Drug Discovery News
| Aug 9, 2023
| 10 min read
Animals with human cells could provide donor organs or help us understand neuropsychiatric disorders.
Autism-Linked Gene
SYNGAP1
Molds Synaptic Plasticity, Learning
Angie Voyles Askham,
Spectrum
| Oct 26, 2021
| 4 min read
The finding may help to explain why people with
SYNGAP1
mutations tend to have learning difficulties and a high tolerance for pain.
T Cells and Neurons Talk to Each Other
Ashley Yeager
| Oct 1, 2020
| 10+ min read
Conversations between the immune and central nervous systems are proving to be essential for the healthy social behavior, learning, and memory.
Immune System Maintains Brain Health
Amanda B. Keener
| Nov 1, 2016
| 10+ min read
Once thought only to attack neurons, immune cells turn out to be vital for central nervous system function.
Top 10 Innovations 2013
The Scientist
| Dec 1, 2013
| 10+ min read
The Scientist
’s annual competition uncovered a bonanza of interesting technologies that made their way onto the market and into labs this year.
Using Temperature-Sensitive Channels to Study Neural Circuitry
Devika G. Bansal
| Nov 1, 2018
| 8 min read
Meet the researchers building a thermogenetic toolbox.
The Year in Pathogens
Molly Sharlach
| Dec 28, 2014
| 4 min read
Ebola, MERS, and enterovirus D68; polio eradication efforts; new regulations on potentially dangerous research
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