FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 27, 2018·5 min readHow Ancient Virus Got Cannabis HighResearchers provide the first cannabis chromosome map, revealing ancient viruses contributed to the evolution of marijuana.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 19, 2018·5 min readExploring the Genetic Contribution to Suicide RiskA new study identifies four genes mutations which are associated with an increased risk of suicide.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·November 12, 2018·5 min readAlzheimer’s Genetically Linked to Cardiovascular DiseaseResearchers have identified specific points on chromosome 11 that increase the risks of developing both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's. The study reports managing cholesterol and triglyceride levels could help to reduce Alzheimer's risk.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018·2 min readLasting Effects of Early Life Stress on Genome, Gut and BrainResearchers report stress during fetal development and early childhood can have lasting implications for brain development, leading to increased risks of brain disorders later in life.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 1, 2018·5 min readRNA Changes Aid Memory and Learning ProcessThe most common messenger RNA modification in mammals helps coordinate nerve cell response to memory inducting stimulus, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 29, 2018·5 min readHigher Iron Levels Linked to Increased Stroke RiskAnalyzing genetic data from over 48,000 people, researchers discovered higher iron levels are associated with an increased risk of cardioembolic stroke.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 15, 2018·4 min readMany Cases of Dementia May Arise From Non-Inherited DNA ‘Spelling Mistakes’Researchers report spontaneous errors in DNA that arise as our cells divide and reproduce may be at the root of Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest the cause of certain neurodegenerative diseases could be traced back to embryonic development.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 11, 2018·3 min readNew Technique Could Detect Lyme Disease Weeks Before Current TestsResearchers have developed new techniques which are able to diagnose Lyme disease bacteria weeks sooner than currently available tests.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2018·5 min readWhat’s in Your DNA?Researchers say 1 in 10 older adults have participated in genetic testing, but far more have an interest in getting their DNA analyzed. However, two thirds of those polled say genetic testing could lead them to worry more about their future health.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 25, 2018·3 min readThousands of DNA Changes in Developing Brain Revealed by Machine LearningResearchers have developed a new single cell analysis, combined with machine learning, to detect CNVs smaller than one million base pairs. The study reports genetic changes peak midway through brain development.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 24, 2018·4 min readDoes Our Environment Affect the Genes in Our Brains?A new study reports environmentally induced epigenetic alterations have a greater impact on intelligence that previously believed.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·September 18, 2018·4 min readConfronting ‘Yucky’ Attitudes About Genetically Engineered FoodsResearchers hope to expose the gap between advocates of GMOs and opponents.Read More