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·January 25, 2018·3 min read

Letting Silenced Genes Speak

A new study reports there may be hope that epigenetic diseases could, some day, be cured.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 22, 2018·6 min read

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.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 12, 2018·4 min read

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.

Featured Neuroscience

·January 11, 2018·6 min read

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.

Featured Neurology

·January 4, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·December 8, 2017·3 min read

Genetic Mutations Cause ‘Vicious Cycle’ in Most Common Form of ALS

Researchers reveal a repeat element in the DNA of C9orf72 gene becomes toxic when faced with starvation, toxins and viral infection.

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·November 29, 2017·6 min read

Study of WWII Evacuees Suggests Mental Illness May Be Passed to Offspring

A new NIH study reveals mental health problems associated with childhood adversity, such as being evacuated from a war zone, can be passed down from generation to generation.

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·October 24, 2017·4 min read

Mysterious DNA Modification Seen in Stress Response

When under stress, adenine methylation increases up to four times, a new Emory study reports.

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·October 17, 2017·6 min read

Signaling Pathway May Be Key To Why Autism Is More Common In Boys

A mouse study reveals the male brain may be more vulnerable to a genetic cause of autism.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·October 11, 2017·5 min read

Lack of CLOCK Protein Appears Key in Severe Epilepsy Forms

A protein associated with circadian rhythm appears to play a significant role in some forms of epilepsy, researchers say.

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·October 6, 2017·3 min read

From Tanning to Smoking: More Traits Associated With Our Neanderthal DNA

Our moods, sleeping patterns, smoking status and how easily we tan may be traced back to our Neanderthal DNA, Max Planck Institute researchers report.

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·September 28, 2017·8 min read

Study Splits Incurable Childhood Brain Tumors Into 10 New Diseases

Based on a large scale meta analysis, researchers report striking differences between children's high grade gliomas, so much so that they could be split into 10 different subtypes based on different characteristics. The findings have important implications for developing new and individualized treatments.

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