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Persistent HIV in central nervous system linked to cognitive impairment

Neuroscience NewsJuly 16, 2019

HIV can persist in the nervous system, even when the virus is suppressed. Even when the virus is suppressed, neurocognitive problems associated with the infection can persist.... Read More...

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Are the ‘viral’ agents of MS, ALS and schizophrenia buried in our genome?

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2019

Retroviruses may be a missing causal link in diseases like ALS, multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia.... Read More...

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What made humans ‘the fat primate’?

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2019

Early humans underwent critical shifts in how DNA was packaged inside fat cells. As a result, the human body's ability to turn "bad" fat into "good", calorie burning fat was reduced.... Read More...

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Gene activity database could spare thousands of mice

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2019

A new, comprehensive database of gene activity in mice, which incorporates ten disease models, could significantly reduce the need for animal testing.... Read More...

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Scientists uncover a trove of genes that could hold key to how humans evolved

Neuroscience NewsMay 27, 2019

Dozens of genes previously believed to have similar roles across different organisms are actually unique to humans. The genetic codes are for transcription factors, which help control gene activity. The findings may help to explain how humans evolved.... Read More...

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New causes of autism found in ‘junk’ DNA

Neuroscience NewsMay 27, 2019

Using artificial intelligence, researchers discover mutations in noncoding regions of the human genome that may result in autism. The noncoding mutations are associated with altered gene regulation in children with ASD. Additionally, the mutations affect gene expression in the brain and genes already linked to autism, such as those responsible for neuron development and migration.... Read More...

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Brain Cells Involved in Insomnia Identified

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2019

A new study identifies 956 genetic variants that contribute to an increased risk of insomnia. Researchers also identified the brain areas, biological processes and cell types that mediate the genetic risk of insomnia. ... Read More...

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Blood Cells Could Hold Master Clock Behind Aging

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 7, 2019

A new study reveals blood cell DNA remains steady, even after transplant. The findings shed new light on human aging.... Read More...

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Genetics Study Focuses on Origins of Depression

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 6, 2019

A new international study has identified 269 new genes linked to depression.... Read More...

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Link Between Psychiatric Disorders and Events During Prenatal Development Identified

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 2, 2019

A new study reports genetic variants that are critical for the development of the brain during fetal development are also frequently found in psychiatric disorders.... Read More...

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How Sleep Deprivation Affects Our Genes

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2019

Study reveals sleep deprivation is associated with lower DNA repair gene expression and more breaks in DNA. The damage to DNA may explain the increased risk of cancers and neurodegenerative diseases in those who are sleep deprived. ... Read More...

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Genes Reveal Clues About People’s Potential Life Expectancy

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2019

Researchers report they are able to predict those who will live longer or die sooner than average based on examining their DNA.... Read More...

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Romantic partnerships mitigate influence of genetic predisposition to alcohol consumption

Stimulating neurons to induce particular perceptions in mice’s minds

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Romantic partnerships mitigate influence of genetic predisposition to alcohol consumption

Stimulating neurons to induce particular perceptions in mice’s minds

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Daily coffee does not affect cancer risk

Bacterial intestinal infections may trigger Parkinson’s disease

Apathy: The forgotten symptom of dementia

AI

Electronic chip mimics the brain to make memories in a flash

Deep learning algorithm solves Rubik’s Cube faster than any human

Neuroscience and artificial intelligence can help improve each other

Robotics

3D printed prosthetic hand can guess how you play Rock, Paper, Scissors

Brain cells for 3D vision discovered

Psychology

Romantic partnerships mitigate influence of genetic predisposition to alcohol consumption

How people engage with science can promote unbelief or beliefs about God(s)

DNA

Persistent HIV in central nervous system linked to cognitive impairment

Are the ‘viral’ agents of MS, ALS and schizophrenia buried in our genome?

What made humans ‘the fat primate’?

Gene activity database could spare thousands of mice

Scientists uncover a trove of genes that could hold key to how humans evolved

New causes of autism found in ‘junk’ DNA

Brain Cells Involved in Insomnia Identified

Blood Cells Could Hold Master Clock Behind Aging

Genetics Study Focuses on Origins of Depression

Link Between Psychiatric Disorders and Events During Prenatal Development Identified

How Sleep Deprivation Affects Our Genes

Genes Reveal Clues About People’s Potential Life Expectancy