Three Genes Essential for Cells to Tell Time
Researchers have identified three new genes associated with circadian rhythm regulation. ... Read More...
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Can’t Sleep? It Could be Down to Genetics
Do you suffer from insomnia? Your genetics may be to blame. Researchers have found a link between variations on chromosome 7 and insomnia, and also on chromosome 9 for people of European descent.... Read More...
The Factors that Most Affect Our Immune System
Researchers investigate the different factors that affect our immune system and why some of us are more prone to diseases than others.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Fifteen New Genes Identified that Shape the Face
Researchers have identified fifteen new genes that help shape our facial features.... Read More...
Timing is Everything, to Our Genes
Researchers discover the activity of 80 percent of genes follow a day/night rhythm in many tissue types and brain regions.... Read More...
Compound Prevents Neurological Damage and Provides Cognitive Benefits For Alzheimer’s: Mouse Study
Researchers report a form of vitamin B3 can help prevent neurological damage and improve cognition in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Letting Silenced Genes Speak
A new study reports there may be hope that epigenetic diseases could, some day, be cured. ... Read More...
New Neuron-Like Cells Allow Investigation into Synthesis of Vital Cellular Components
Penn State researchers have developed a method to create synthetic neurons in order to study an enzyme involved in the synthesis of purines.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Virus Like Protein is Important for Cognition and Memory
Researchers reveal a protein essential for memory and cognition looks and acts like a protein from a virus. ... Read More...
Brain Stem Changes Identified in Parkinson’s
A new study reveals Parkinson's patients have more copies of mitochondrial DNA in the brain stem, leading to increased cell death within that area.... Read More...