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·September 18, 2018·4 min read

Confronting ‘Yucky’ Attitudes About Genetically Engineered Foods

Researchers hope to expose the gap between advocates of GMOs and opponents.

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·September 12, 2018·3 min read

Your Genes Determine How Your Heart Rate Responds to Exercise

A new study reports your genes may determine how your heart rate and blood pressure respond to exercise.

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·September 5, 2018·3 min read

Genes are Key to Academic Success

A new study reports genetic factors count for about 70% of stable academic achievement throughout schooling.

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·August 10, 2018·3 min read

Surprise Finding in Neurons

Researchers discover higher infection rates in Purkinje cells with the herpesvirus HHV-6 in patients with bipolar disorder.

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·August 9, 2018·4 min read

Evolutionary Changes in Brain May Have Led to Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

According to researchers, neuropsychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia could be a byproduct of evolution.

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·July 9, 2018·6 min read

Synthetic DNA Artificial Neural Network Recognizes Handwriting

Researchers have created an artificial neural network from synthetic DNA that is able to correctly identify handwritten numbers.

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·June 20, 2018·4 min read

Mechanism Controlling Multiple Sclerosis Risk Identified

Researchers have identified a new mechanism of a risk gene for multiple sclerosis that triggers the disease via epigentic regulation. The study reports a protective genetic variant can reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis through the same mechanism.

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·May 31, 2018·8 min read

Three New Genes That May Have Influenced Human Brain Size

Researchers have identified a set of genes that may have influenced human brain size, which helped us diverge from other apes. The study reveals the genes are unique to humans and help to build the neocortex.

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·May 25, 2018·4 min read

Genetic Variants That May Predict Glaucoma Risk Identified

Researchers have identified 133 genetic variants associated with an increased risk of developing glaucoma.

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·May 24, 2018·5 min read

Tiny Particles Could Help Fight Brain Cancer

Researchers at MIT have developed a new drug delivering nanoparticle that is able to cross the blood-brain barrier. The nanoparticles carry two different drugs that can help shrink tumors and prevent them from growing back.

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·May 15, 2018·4 min read

Link Between Huntington’s Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered

Researchers have identified a genetic overlap between rheumatoid arthritis and Huntington's disease. The findings could open the door to developing new therapeutic targets and medications to combat both conditions.