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·August 13, 2017·5 min read

Chickenpox Virus Fatal in Newly Discovered Immunodeficiency

Researchers at Aarhus University have identified a mutation in an immune system sensor that can result in chicken pox infection becoming fatal. According to the study, immune cells in those with extreme reaction to VZV neither detected the virus nor activated the immune system. The findings shed light on why some people are more susceptible to infections than others.

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·December 22, 2016·3 min read

Music in the Brain: Imaging Genetic Study Links Dopamine Genes to Music

The effect music has on people may be genetically determined by dopamine functionality, a new study reports.

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·May 25, 2021·5 min read

Low Blood Flow in the Brain May Be an Early Sign of Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reveals a potential link between REM sleep behavior disorder and an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Researchers say the sleep disorder alters cerebral blood flow, leading to a lack of oxygen in brain tissue. This, in the long term, may increase Parkinson's risk.

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·October 29, 2016·5 min read

Transition From Daylight Saving Time To Standard Time Leads To Depressions

A new study reveals an increase in depression diagnosis in Denmark following the transition from Daylight Savings time to standard time.

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·June 4, 2020·4 min read

New alcohol genes uncovered

Twenty-nine genes have now been identified as being linked to problematic alcohol use. A new study report, in addition to an increased risk of alcohol use disorder, people with specific genes linked to AUD also have an increased risk of depression, insomnia, and addiction to tobacco.

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·November 28, 2018·6 min read

First Risk Genes for ADHD Discovered

Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding the development of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In a new study, the researchers reveal they have identified specific gene variants which increase the risk of ADHD.

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·August 21, 2019·4 min read

Pet Owners More Sensitive to Emotion in Animal Communication

Study reports dogs communicate distress more effectively via vocalizations than cats. Owning a pet makes you more sensitive to the negative vocalizations of both cats and dogs.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·February 1, 2019·5 min read

New Knowledge Could Help Predict and Prevent Depression

A new study reports those with the highest genetic propensity to mental illness are twice as likely to be hospitalized for depression than those with the lowest propensity.

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·February 27, 2019·7 min read

First Common Risk Genes for Autism Discovered

Researchers have identified the first common genetic risk variants for ASD. The study, which also reveals specific genetics differences in clinical subgroups of autism, may help in providing more precise diagnoses for those on the autism spectrum.

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·October 25, 2019·5 min read

Reduced lifespan associated with mental health disorders

People with mood and substance use disorders have reduced lifespan compared to their peers without a mental health disorder. Those with mood disorders have an increased death risk as a result of health conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Men with mood disorders experience a reduced life expectancy of 7.9 years, and women 6.2 years, compared to those with no history of depression or anxiety.

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·November 18, 2022·6 min read

Improvisation and Creativity in Professional Jazz Musicians

Professional jazz musicians play certain combinations of notes and "licks" with more constant timing and force than other notes. Findings suggest jazz musicians possess a collection of patterns that are directly grounded in their brains and bodies.

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·May 20, 2022·4 min read

New Research Challenges Established Ideas About Infant Crying

The duration of a baby's crying decreases significantly after five weeks of age, but crying remains an important part of a child's communication repertoire after the age of six months.

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