Unprecedented detail of intact neuronal receptor offers blueprint for drug developers 5/29/2014 NMDA receptor malfunction is implicated in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, schizophrenia, autism, and stroke Read the story »
Dealing with stress—to cope or to quit? 5/27/2014 Researchers identify neurons that determine whether an individual will be depressed or resilient Read the story »
Research sees overlap in altered genes found in schizophrenia, autism and intellectual disability 4/28/2014 New evidence supports theory that some cases of schizophrenia and autism have malfunctions in some of the same genes are contributing to pathology. Read the story »
Scientists discover a new pathway for fear deep within the brain 2/12/2014 ‘Far-reaching’ neurons connect the amygdala with fear response center to control behavior Read the story »
Team demonstrates power of precision medicine in successful treatment of patient with disabling OCD 10/3/2013 Psychiatrist, geneticist, neurosurgeon & genome sequencers generate data on one patient, with powerful implications for care and counseling. Read the story »
CSHL’s sequencing power gets a fresh boost 8/12/2011 W. Richard McCombie discusses the evolution of genomic sequencing technology and the use of new third generation machines. Read the story »
Collaboration column: SMA therapeutics and potential drug target for schizophrenia 3/11/2011 CSHL's Adrian Krainer works on treatment for spinal muscular atrophy that reverses the disease's symptoms. Read the story »
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory surpasses capital campaign goal 7/15/2009 Over $340 million raised for research and education Read the story »