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·January 10, 2019·4 min read

Defective Glial Cells Can Push Neurons Toward Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reveals a defective version of astrocytes may be linked to the build up of alpha synuclein and could spur Parkinson's disease. The findings show the important role glial cells play in Parkinson's and offers insights into new targets for therapies to fight the neurodegenerative disease.

Featured Genetics

·August 26, 2016·5 min read

Using Light to Control Genome Editing

Researchers have developed a new technique that offers precise manipulation of where and when genes are targeted.

Image shows a cell carrying an RNA-targeted Cas9 system.

Featured Genetics

·March 19, 2016·4 min read

CRISPR Used to Target RNA in Live Cells

New application of DNA editing technique, CRISPR-Cas9, may open the door the new treatments for cancer and autism.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 27, 2019·3 min read

Placental protein makes a critical contribution to healthy fetal development

Study reveals how a protein that transports essential amino acids across the placenta plays a role in fetal development. Deficiencies of the SNAT4 protein may result in developmental abnormalities and a higher risk of miscarriage.

Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 26, 2018·3 min read

One Step Closer to Treatment for Huntington’s

A new study reports researchers have developed a new gene editing approach that may provide a new treatment avenue for Huntington's disease.

Autism Featured Genetics

·August 18, 2017·3 min read

CRISPR Advances Autism Research

Using CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers target the Shank3 gene in monkey embryos. Research backs previous findings of the importance of the Shank3 gene for brain development and its role in autism.

Infographic shows how the technique may be performed.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Videos

·May 12, 2016·4 min read

The New SLENDR Technique: Protein Labeling in the Developing Brain by Genome Editing

Researchers have developed a new method to accurately and rapidly locate proteins within brain cells.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·March 12, 2018·3 min read

CRISPR Helps Find New Genetic Suspects Behind ALS and FTD

Using CRISPR, researchers have identified a new set of genes that may be implicated in both ALS and frontotemporal dementia.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·August 14, 2022·5 min read

Reprogramming the Brain’s Cleaning Crew to Mop Up Alzheimer’s Disease

Using CRISPR gene editing, researchers were able to control microglia and reverse their toxic state associated with Alzheimer's disease, and put them back on track.

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·January 27, 2016·5 min read

CRISPR Used to Repair Genetic Mutation Responsible for Retinitis Pigmentosa

A team of researchers used CRISPR, a new gene editing technology, to repair a genetic mutation responsible for retinitis pigmentosa.

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Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 13, 2021·5 min read

New Hope for People Living With a Genetic Cause of Autism

Gene editing may provide hope for the treatment of Fragile X, the leading genetic cause of autism.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 29, 2020·5 min read

Link between autism and cognitive impairment discovered

Study identifies a short gene segment crucial for brain development and information processing. The absence of the gene segment induces altered social behaviors, learning difficulties, and memory deficits, which are hallmarks of a subset of ASD.

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