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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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Zip Code or Genetic Code: Teasing Out Effects of Genes and Environment on Health

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

A new study of twins in the US sheds light on both the environmental and genetic risk factors for numerous diseases.... Read More...

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Cannabis Exposure Alters Genetic Profile of Sperm

Neuroscience NewsDecember 19, 2018

THC exposure targets genes in two major cellular pathways and alters DNA methylation, a new study reports. Researchers say that wile cannabis triggers structural and regulatory changes in the DNA of users' sperm, they do not know yet whether the changes are passed down to the offspring and what effects that could have. ... Read More...

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Growing a Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 17, 2018

Researchers have identified how a two step control mechanism that assists in the transition of undefined stem cells into neurons. The findings may help develop new regenerative medical therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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How Redheads Inherit Their Flaming Locks

Neuroscience NewsDecember 10, 2018

Researchers have identified eight genes linked to red hair. The study also found almost 200 genes associated with hair texture, color and whether the hair grows straight or curly.... Read More...

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