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·June 23, 2023·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Origin May Be in Embryonic Development

Alzheimer's disease, a prevalent neurodegenerative condition, could have its roots in embryonic development. The team grew cortical spheres, akin to human embryonic brains, from CRISPR-edited stem cells harboring familial Alzheimer's disease (fAD) mutations.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 5, 2021·5 min read

A Genetic Link Between Face and Brain Shape

Researchers have identified 76 overlapping genetic locations that determine the shapes of our faces and our brains. The genetic signals that influence face and brain shape are enriched by regions of the genome that regulate gene activity during embryogenesis.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·August 29, 2020·2 min read

“Jumping” DNA Regulates Human Neurons

Transposable elements team up with evolutionary recent neurons to influence differentiation and physiological function of neurons in brain development.