Eight Autism Related Mutations in One Gene
USC researchers have identified eight autism associated mutations within the TRIO gene.... Read More...
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Swings in Dad’s Testosterone Affect Family, For Better or Worse, After Birth
A new study supports previous findings that show men have biological responses to becoming a parent. The study revealed men whose testosterone levels dropped during 9 months following birth were at higher risk of developing post partum depression. By contrast, those who experienced high testosterone were at higher risk of experiencing stress and tended to be more aggressive toward their partner.... Read More...
Which Genetic Marker Is the Ring Leader in the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Researchers have implicated TOMM40, a gene adjacent to APOE on chromosome 19, in the development of Alzheimer's disease. TOMM40, researchers report, plays a significant role in the decline of verbal learning after the age of 60.... Read More...
New Map May Lead to Drug Development for Complex Brain Disorders
Researchers have created a new map that highlights protein associations through brain networks. The map is available through a software platform that allows users to visualize disease risk factors.... Read More...
1 in 3 Cases of Dementia Are Preventable
Researchers have identified nine risk factors during different stages in life that may increase a person's likelihood of developing dementia. At least 35% of dementia cases, researchers say, may be directly linked to these risk factors. By taking steps to reduce risks and by improving education, it is estimated that the incidence of dementia can be reduced by as much as 20%.... Read More...
Drinking Coffee Could Lead to a Longer Life
Researchers report people who drink at least one cup of coffee a day are at a 12% reduced risk of dying from cancer, stroke and heart disease as those who did not partake in a daily cup of Joe. Lower mortality rates were present regardless of whether people drank fully caffeinated coffee or decaf, suggesting the association with longevity is not tied to caffeine.... Read More...
Wonder Why Those Happy Memories Fade? You’re Programmed That Way
A new study from USC finds people often over-estimate how much we will think about, or talk of, happy memories. ... Read More...
Researchers Discover What May Be the Earliest Stage of Alzheimer’s
Study reports elevated amyloid plaque are not just a risk factor for Alzheimer's, but part of the disease and the earliest precursor before symptoms appear.... Read More...
Smiling During Victory Could Hurt Future Chances of Cooperation
People who smile following a victory can trigger an opponent to act more aggressively, a new study reports.... Read More...
Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease Before Symptoms Emerge
Researchers report a cognitive test can help detect Alzheimer's in older people who express no symptoms of the disease.... Read More...
Researchers Create a Roadmap of Bipolar Disorder and How It Affects the Brain
Reviewing brain scans of bipolar patients, researchers observe notable differences in the thickness of gray matter in areas of the brain associated with motivation and control inhibition compared to those without the disorder.... Read More...
If You Get the Chills From Music, You May Have a Unique Brain
Researchers report on why some people experience more intense emotions while listening to music.... Read More...