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·October 16, 2018·4 min read

Dads’ Nicotine Use May Cause Cognitive Problems for Children and Grandchildren

Researchers report a father's exposure to nicotine may have lasting effects on the cognitive development of his offspring. The study reports nicotine exposure may cause epigenetic alterations in key genes within the father's sperm, affecting not only his direct children but also grandchildren.

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·October 12, 2018·4 min read

Effects of High Fat Diet May Be Passed on For Three Generations

Researchers report high fat diet in female mice can have an epigenetic effect on future generations. The study found high fat diets had lead to an increased risk of obesity, insulin resistance and addictive behaviors over three generations of offspring.

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·October 11, 2018·4 min read

A Molecular Link Between Body Weight and Early Puberty Identified

Researchers report becoming overweight at an early age can trigger the early onset of puberty in females.

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·September 24, 2018·4 min read

Does 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.

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·August 27, 2018·5 min read

Heart-Brain Connection Could Be Predictive Biomarker for Epilepsy

A new study report heartbeat irregularities connected with abnormalities in brain activity may be a biomarker for epilepsy in those who have suffered brain injury or infection.

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·August 26, 2018·6 min read

How Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight Gain

Researchers report just one night of sleep loss can have a tissue specific impact on metabolism and the regulation of gene expression. The study could explain why those who suffer chronic sleep loss or work shifts are at greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.

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·July 3, 2018·3 min read

Genetic Mechanism Behind Why Males Are More At Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Researchers report there may be a molecular placental pathway that allows females to be more resilient to maternal stress.

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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 29, 2018·5 min read

Understanding the Origins of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers investigate the role the BMI1 gene plays in the onset and development of Alzheimer's disease. The study reports the loss of BMI1 triggers and increased production of amyloid beta and decreases neural ability to eliminate the protein.

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·May 21, 2018·4 min read

Pregnancy Drug DES May Have Triggered ADHD in Grandchildren of Women Who Used It

A new study reveals elevated risks of ADHD diagnosis in grandchildren of women who took a synthetic estrogen drug, known as DES, between 1948 and 1971.

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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.

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·May 14, 2018·4 min read

Epigenetic Balance Reinstates Memory in Fly Model of Alzheimer’s

A new study reports researchers have successfully reversed memory loss in fly models of Alzheimer's disease by restoring the balance between to enzymes that regulate gene expression.

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epigenetics

Dads’ Nicotine Use May Cause Cognitive Problems for Children and Grandchildren

Effects of High Fat Diet May Be Passed on For Three Generations

A Molecular Link Between Body Weight and Early Puberty Identified

Does Our Environment Affect the Genes in Our Brains?

Heart-Brain Connection Could Be Predictive Biomarker for Epilepsy

How Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight Gain

Genetic Mechanism Behind Why Males Are More At Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Mechanism Controlling Multiple Sclerosis Risk Identified

Understanding the Origins of Alzheimer’s Disease

Pregnancy Drug DES May Have Triggered ADHD in Grandchildren of Women Who Used It

Link Between Huntington’s Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered

Epigenetic Balance Reinstates Memory in Fly Model of Alzheimer’s

Early Screen Time Linked to Long-Term Brain Changes, Teen Anxiety

Missing Brain Receptor May Hold the Key to Autism

Is Your Oral Bacteria Influencing Multiple Sclerosis?

Stroke Weakens How the Brain Integrates Speech Sounds

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