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·May 14, 2018·5 min read

Researchers ‘Transfer’ a Memory

A new study reports researchers have successfully generated an artificial memory by injecting a sea snail with the RNA from another. Researchers say this approach could lead to new treatments to restore memory and alter traumatic memories in humans.

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·April 13, 2018·4 min read

Does Physical Activity Influence the Health of Future Offspring?

Researchers report both physical and mental exercise can affect the learning ability of future offspring, at least in mice.

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·April 11, 2018·4 min read

Immunological Memory in the Brain

Researchers report inflammation reactions can cause long term alterations to immune cells in the brain which can influence the progression of neurodegenerative disorders later in life.

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·March 23, 2018·5 min read

Early Life Experiences Influence DNA in the Adult Brain

Researchers report maternal behavior can change the DNA of her offspring. The findings, researchers say, could lead to better understanding of some neuropsychiatric disorders.

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·February 5, 2018·4 min read

Grape Derived Compounds May Promote Resilience Against Depression

Researchers have identified two compounds derived from grapes that might help to treat those with major depressive disorder.

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·February 2, 2018·4 min read

Prenatal Famine Drives DNA Methylation and Adult Health Six Decades Later

Study reports the effects of prenatal famine can cause metabolic health problems in offspring up to six decades later.

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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.

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·January 2, 2018·4 min read

Genetic Changes Caused by Environmental Factors Linked to Suicide Risk

Umea University researchers report stress related changes in the CRH gene is linked to an increased risk of suicidal ideations in adults and psychiatric illness in teens.

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·December 12, 2017·4 min read

Epigenetic Aging Linked to Bipolar Disorder

A new study reports people with bipolar disorder may have accelerated epigenetic aging. The findings could explain why people with bipolar are more likely to develop, and even die from, age related diseases.

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·December 9, 2017·5 min read

Genetics Study Adds Further Evidence That Education Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk

A new study adds further weight to the theory that being educated may help to stave off Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 6, 2017·4 min read

Women Who Attempt Suicide Exhibit Different Protein Levels Years After the Attempt

Binghampton University researchers report women with a history of suicide attempts express lower levels of BDNF, a protein critical for the creation and function of neurons, in their bloodstream. Researchers believe the level of BDNF found in the circulatory system may be a biomarker for suicidal behavior.

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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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epigenetics

Researchers ‘Transfer’ a Memory

Does Physical Activity Influence the Health of Future Offspring?

Immunological Memory in the Brain

Early Life Experiences Influence DNA in the Adult Brain

Grape Derived Compounds May Promote Resilience Against Depression

Prenatal Famine Drives DNA Methylation and Adult Health Six Decades Later

Letting Silenced Genes Speak

Genetic Changes Caused by Environmental Factors Linked to Suicide Risk

Epigenetic Aging Linked to Bipolar Disorder

Genetics Study Adds Further Evidence That Education Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk

Women Who Attempt Suicide Exhibit Different Protein Levels Years After the Attempt

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

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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