FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 27, 2022·5 min readStudy Shows Transmission of Epigenetic Memory Across Multiple GenerationsBy altering the epigenetic markers on chromosomes, researchers witnessed changed gene expression in offspring and grand-offspring. The findings reveal the occurrence of transgenerational epigenetic inheritance.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 16, 2022·5 min readLoss of Male Sex Chromosome Leads to Earlier Death for MenStudy reports that age-related loss of the Y chromosome in men is linked to heart muscle scarring and an increased risk of heart failure. The findings may explain why men tend to die, on average, seven years younger than women.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 1, 2022·5 min readResearchers Uncover New Pathway for Accumulation of Age-Promoting ‘Zombie Cells’Oxidative damage to telomeres can trigger cellular senescence. The findings could lead to the development of new therapeutics for healthy aging and to combat cancers.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 9, 2019·3 min readResearchers are finding molecular mechanisms behind women’s biological clockStudy of female fertility from age 9 to menopause reveals specific mechanisms that may affect fertility at different ages. The mechanisms depend on naturally occurring chromosome errors that vary depending on age.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 27, 2018·5 min readHow Ancient Virus Got Cannabis HighResearchers provide the first cannabis chromosome map, revealing ancient viruses contributed to the evolution of marijuana.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 29, 2018·5 min readThe Hidden Complexity Underlying a Common Cause of AutismResearchers have uncovered genetic interactions that modulate variable symptoms associated with ASD.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·January 25, 2018·3 min readLetting Silenced Genes SpeakA new study reports there may be hope that epigenetic diseases could, some day, be cured.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 11, 2017·3 min readUpdated Brain Cell Map Connects Various Brain Diseases to Specific Cell TypesUCSD researchers have developed a single cell sequencing method that can map the cellular origin of a wide variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 20, 2015·3 min readNew Clues to Causes of Birth DefectsResearchers report they believe they have found a possible clue as to why older mothers have higher risk of offspring with birth defects characterized by abnormal chromosome numbers.Read More
