FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·September 22, 2022·3 min readAged Neurons Generated Directly From Skin More Accurately Model Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers successfully turned skin cells from Parkinson's patients into dopaminergic neurons by introducing a combination of neural-inducing genes into the skin cells.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 21, 2022·8 min readRare Human Gene Variant in ADHD, Autism Exposes Fundamental Sex DifferencesFemale mice show effects of the DAT mutation in brain regions unaffected in males, and vice versa. The findings reveal surprising differences in dopamine synapses between males and females controlling attention, pleasure, and motivationRead More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·September 21, 2022·5 min readNewly Discovered Protein Connected to Alzheimer’s Disease RiskA mutation in the newly discovered SHMOOSE small protein is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 21, 2022·6 min readCommon Alzheimer’s Gene Variant Linked to COVID MortalityMice with the Alzheimer's disease-associated APOE4 and the APOE2 genes were more likely to die from COVID-19 than those with the APOE3 gene. Those with APOE4 and APOE2 genes had more virus replication in the lungs, higher inflammation, and increased tissue damage following coronavirus infection.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 19, 2022·3 min readGenetic Link to Moving to the Beat of MusicResearchers have discovered 69 genetic variants associated with musical beat synchronization, or the ability to move in sync with the beat of music.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 13, 2022·3 min readThe Gene to Which We Owe Our Big BrainThe ARHGAP11B gene played a critical role in the development of the human neocortex during evolution.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 9, 2022·5 min readJumping Gene Found to Be Strongly Linked to Depression, Fear, and AnxietyThe TOB gene plays a significant role in reducing depression, anxiety, and fear in mouse models. The findings could have positive implications for developing new treatments for disorders associated with psychiatric stress.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 8, 2022·5 min readModern Humans Generate More Brain Neurons Than NeanderthalsStudy reveals greater neuron production in the modern human frontal lobe during development compared to the Neanderthal brain. Researchers say this is due to a change in a single amino acid in the TKTL1 protein.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 6, 2022·5 min readDNA in Viking Poop Sheds New Light on 55,000-Year-Old Relationship Between Gut CompanionsStool samples taken from Viking latrines allowed researchers to map the genome of the Whipworm parasite. The study maps the parasite's global spread and relationship with human beings.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·September 3, 2022·5 min readAxolotls Can Regenerate Their BrainsAxolotls have the ability to regenerate brain areas following an injury. Researchers have mapped cell types and genes associated with neurodegeneration in the axolotl brain, discovering some similarities in the human brain. The findings could pave the way for new neurodegenerative therapies.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·September 2, 2022·5 min readDNA Responses to Childhood Trauma Offer Clues on Which Children Will Have Long-Term Health Issues as AdultsEpigenetic traces of childhood trauma can be used as biomarkers to predict the risk of addiction, depression, and a range of other physical and mental health issues 17 years later.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 30, 2022·6 min readBrain Activity During Sleep Differs in Young People With Genetic Risk of Psychiatric DisordersYoung people with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome have distinct and marked EEG differences in brain activity during sleep, which could influence psychiatric symptoms.Read More