Faulty brain circuits seen in Down syndrome may be caused by the lack of a particular molecule essential for the development ...

UVA researcher Ashley Brandebura helped uncover how a missing brain molecule may hold promise for treating Down syndrome.

MINNEAPOLIS – People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, according to new research published in the January 31, 2024, online issue of ...

The activity of Snhg11, a gene found in the 'dark matter' of the genome, is critical for the function and formation of neurons in the hippocampus, specifically in an area critical for learning and ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

It’s estimated that around 944,000 people in the UK are living with dementia, a number expected to rise to one million by 2030 and 1.4 million by 2040. The syndrome, which is currently the leading ...

An exciting study by researchers in the laboratory of Dr. Huda Zoghbi, distinguished service professor at Baylor College of Medicine and director of the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research ...

Over just the past few decades, the life expectancy of people with Down Syndrome (DS) has increased from less than 30 years to nearly 60. But for many, that remarkable advancement comes at a high ...

Victorian scientists are leading a world-first program that could transform understanding and treatment of a rare genetic ...

People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, according to new research. The study does not prove that polycystic ovary syndrome causes ...