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·November 28, 2023·5 min read

Unlocking Genes Behind Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Researchers made a significant breakthrough in understanding neurodevelopmental disorders by identifying how three novel genes contribute to these conditions. The study utilized genomic sequencing, phenotyping, and modeling in fly and stem cells to investigate the genetic architecture of these genes. They discovered that malfunctions in the spliceosome, a protein complex responsible for gene splicing, are a key factor in these disorders.

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·March 21, 2023·5 min read

Strong Child-Parent Relationships Lead to Better Long-Term Health Outcomes in Young Adults

Children and adolescents who report having a strong relationship with their parents have better long-term health outcomes, a new study reports.

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·January 18, 2023·4 min read

How Serotonin Genes and SSRIs Can Contribute to Heart Valve Disease

Taking SSRIs and having the "long-long" serotonin SERT genetic variant lowers SERT activity in the mitral valve, leading to degenerative mitral regurgitation, one of the most common heart valve diseases.

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·May 4, 2022·5 min read

Benefits of Exercise May Vary Greatly in Primary Mitochondrial Disease

The benefits of endurance exercise can vary based on the mutation types associated with primary mitochondrial disease, a new study reports.

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·February 1, 2022·4 min read

Using Deep Learning to Find Genetic Causes of Mental Health Disorders in an Understudied Population

A new deep learning algorithm that looks for the burden of genomic variants is 70% accurate at identifying specific mental health disorders within the African-American community.

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·February 1, 2021·2 min read

Defects in Mitochondria May Lead to Autism

Mitochondrial defects in brain cells may be a cause of autism spectrum disorder, a new study reports.

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·December 4, 2020·4 min read

Kidney Injury in Diabetic Ketoacidosis Linked to Brain Injury

Children who experience kidney damage as a result of diabetic ketoacidosis are more likely to develop cognitive impairments and demonstrate lower IQ scores.

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·October 3, 2019·3 min read

Genetics researchers find new neurodevelopmental syndrome

NKAP-related syndrome, a newly identified neurodevelopmental disorder caused by mutations in the NKPA gene, causes developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, behavioral abnormalities, and musculoskeletal problems in children.

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·September 27, 2019·4 min read

First large-scale study of universal screening for autism raises questions about accuracy

Study urges doctors to continue screening all toddlers for ASD, but recommends changing to M-CHAT screening methods to improve accuracy and address current disparities.

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·September 18, 2019·4 min read

Brain imaging shows how nonverbal children with autism have slower response to sounds

Nonverbal children on the autism spectrum have a slower response to auditory stimulation. The longer response times were associated with poor communication skills. Brain imaging of the auditory cortex could serve as a biomarker for measuring the likelihood of language impairment in those with ASD.

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·September 14, 2019·4 min read

Scientists identify gene as master regulator in schizophrenia

TCF4 may serve as a master regulator of a gene network dysregulated in schizophrenia at the early stages of neurodevelopment.

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·September 4, 2019·4 min read

Receptor protein in brain promotes resilience to stress

S1PR3, a receptor found on the surface of brain cells, may play a key role in stress resilience. Veterans with severe PTSD symptoms had lower levels of the S1PR3 protein in their blood than peers without the disorder.