From the Institute of Science and Technology Austria press release: Neurons and glia are the cells that make up our brain. In the cortex, the brain area that enables us to think, speak and be…
From the University of Basel press release: The body’s immune system performs essential functions, such as defending against bacteria and cancer cells. However, the human brain is separated from immune cells in the bloodstream by…
From the International Communication Association press release: It’s easy to think in terms of linking genetics to behavior in simple ways. Are you calm or do you have a temper? Are you creative or analytical?…
From the Experimental Biology 2017 press release: Have you ever wondered why you keep eating certain foods, even if you know they are not good for you? Gene variants that affect the way our brain…
From the Zuckerman Institute at Columbia University press release: Columbia scientists have identified a gene that allows neurons that release serotonin — a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and emotions — to evenly spread their branches…
From the Scripps Research Institute press release: Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in La Jolla have revealed new clues to the wiring of the brain. A team led by Associate Professor Anton Maximov…
From the Harvard University press release: Why is it that some species seem to be particularly attentive parents while others leave their young to fend for themselves? For years, scientists have believed one of the…
From the JCI Journals press release: Genetic studies have linked a number of risk genes to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although the complex genetics underlying ASD likely involve interactions between many genes, some risk genes…
From the Cell Press press release: Some people stay up late and have trouble getting up in the morning because their internal clock is genetically programmed to run slowly, according to a study published April…
From the Washington University School of Medicine: New research findings often garner great attention. But when other scientists follow up and fail to replicate the findings? Not so much. In fact, a recent study published…