FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 19, 2020·7 min readGene That Helps Us Know When It’s Time to Urinate DiscoveredStudy implicates the PIEZO2 gene in experiencing the urge to urinate. The gene helps at least two cell types in the brain to identify when the bladder is full and needs emptying.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 16, 2020·4 min readEarly Trauma Influences Metabolism Across GenerationsEarly childhood trauma has an impact on glucose metabolism and blood composition, which are passed on to the next generation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 14, 2020·4 min readSTAT3 Identified as Important Factor in Emotional ReactivitySTAT3 plays a crucial role in the serotonergic system as a molecular mediator for controlling emotional reactivity. The findings establish a link between the immune system, serotonergic transmission, and affective disorders such as depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 9, 2020·5 min readThe Choroid Plexus: A Conduit for Prenatal Inflammation?Mouse study reveals the choroid plexus can act as a conduit for inflammation that can arise from maternal inflammation, impacting fetal brain development.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 8, 2020·5 min readInhibiting Epileptic Activity in the BrainBoosting levels of the DUSP4 protein could be a novel way of preventing and treating epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 7, 2020·2 min readWomen’s Expected Longevity Linked to Age at Birth of Last ChildWomen who give birth to their last child later in life may have an edge when it comes to longevity. Those who gave birth later in life had longer telomeres, which are biomarkers for long-term health and longevity.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 6, 2020·6 min readAlzheimer’s Risk Gene Disrupts Endocytosis, but Another Disease-Linked Gene Could HelpThe Alzheimer's risk gene ApoE4 hampers the process of endocytosis in astrocytes.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 5, 2020·3 min readProcess for Regenerating Neurons in the Eye and Brain IdentifiedResearchers have identified a network of genes in Zebrafish that regulate the process of determining whether certain neurons will regenerate.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 5, 2020·6 min readMolecular Mechanism That Allows Memories to Form DiscoveredEngram cells encode details of memories as they are formed. These cells become reactivated when a memory is recalled. The process is controlled by remodeling of chromatin in the cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 1, 2020·4 min readEven in People With Parkinson’s Gene, Coffee May Be ProtectiveFor carriers of the Parkinson's related LRRK2 gene, coffee consumption can help lower the risk of developing symptoms of the disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 30, 2020·6 min readCerebral Palsy Also Has Genetic UnderpinningsResearchers have identified mutations in single genes that appear to be responsible for some cases of cerebral palsy which were not caused as a result of birth injury.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 29, 2020·3 min readInflammatory Gene Provides Clue to Obesity RiskMutations in the inflammatory RIPK1 gene have been identified in people with obesity. The variation caused an increased amount of the gene in fat tissue. This increased risk of obesity.Read More