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·August 17, 2018·5 min read

CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain

Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.

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·June 25, 2018·7 min read

CRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of Autism

Researchers have successfully reduced some symptoms associated with fragile X syndrome in mice with the help of CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing.

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·May 2, 2018·4 min read

Researchers Discover Connection Between Circadian Rhythm and Aggression

Researchers report on why some people may experience increasing levels of aggression at the end of the day. The study reports the scientists have developed new gene editing tools to help turn of cells that cause sundowning behaviors.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 18, 2018·6 min read

Leptin’s Neural Circuit Identified

A new gene editing study reveals how the hormone leptin can help to prevent diabetes and obesity.

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 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.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·January 29, 2018·4 min read

Uncovering the Early Origins of Huntington’s Disease

Rockefeller University researchers reveal Huntington's neurons are much larger than healthy cells.

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·January 26, 2018·4 min read

If You Swat Mosquitoes, They May Learn to Avoid Your Scent

A new study reveals mosquitoes can learn to associate a particular odor to an unpleasant shock, much like being swatted. Researchers report the insects tend to avoid the scent following the experience.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 12, 2018·4 min read

Mapping Out Genetic ‘Switches’ Behind Human Brain Evolution

Researchers have created a map of gene regulation in human cortical neurogenesis. The study reveals a number of factors that govern brain growth and the development of some brain disorders.