Adopting New Strategies to Discover Therapies for Huntington’s Disease
A new study reports DNA repair genes may determine when the neurological symptoms of Huntington's disease begin.... Read More...
chromosome 15
Genetic Analysis Reveals Insights into the Genetic Architecture of OCD, Tourette Syndrome
A new study confirms both OCD and TS are highly heritable. The research also reveals major differences between the underlying genetic makeup of both disorders. ... Read More...
Symptoms of Prader-Willi Syndrome Associated with Interference in Circadian, Metabolic Genes
Prader-Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder characterized by an insatiable appetite, is associated with the loss of non-coding RNAs; resulting in dysregulation of the circadian and metabolic genes.... Read More...
Brain Cell Activity Imbalance May Account for Seizure Susceptibility in Angelman Syndrome
New research by scientists at the University of University of North Carolina School of Medicine may have pinpointed an underlying cause of the seizures that aff... Read More...