Probing What Fuels “Runaway Train” of Autoimmune Diseases
According to researchers, rogue B cells can trigger an override that may be responsible for autoimmune attacks and diseases.... Read More...
Genetics
Genetics articles related to neuroscience research will be listed here.
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...
Genes Fueling Neuroblastoma Spread Identified
A new study reveals how LMO1 works wih the MYCN gene to fuel the spread of neuroblastoma brain cancer.... Read More...
Bone Derived Hormone Reverses Age Related Memory Loss: Mouse Study
Researchers report boosting levels of osteocalcin in the blood may help reverse age related memory loss in mice.... Read More...
Virus Hijacks Cell’s Transportation System
According to a PNAS study, the RNAs of tick borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) are transported from the cell body to dendrites. The viral RNAs then reproduce the viruses within the dendrites, disturbing neural activity.... Read More...
New Genetic Risk Factor For Autism Spectrum Disorder Identified
Researchers explore the role postzygotic mosaic mutations play in the development of autism spectrum disorders.... Read More...
Protein Turnover Could Be Clue to Living Longer
A new study adds to evidence that reducing protein synthesis could help to extend lifespan.... Read More...
Manipulating a Single Gene Defines a New Pathway to Anxiety
According to a new PLOS Biology study, removing the Lef1 gene in mice and zebrafish disrupts the development of hypothalamus neurons that affects anxiety. ... Read More...
Altered Mitochondria Associated With Increased Autism Risk
A new study reports mitochondrial changes may be important risk factors for identifying those with autism spectrum disorders. ... Read More...
You and Some ‘Cavemen’ Get a Genetic Checkup
A new study looks at genomic changes through human evolution and finds, for the most part, evolution has improved the genetic foundations for human health in the most part. However, modern humans appear to be at more of a genetic predisposition to mental health problems than our ancestors.... Read More...
You May Be As Friendly As Your Genes
Do you find it hard to make friends? It may be down to your genes. Researchers report young people with higher expression of the CD38 gene tend to be friendlier and more socially adept.... Read More...
Fundamental ALS Pathology Discovered
Researchers have identified a genetic mutation associated with both ALS and frontotemporal dementia.... Read More...