FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 16, 2016·6 min readPotential Transmission of Non-Genetic Behavioral Traits From Mom to ChildA new study reports symptoms of psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and heightened response to stress, may be transmitted from mom to child, and even grandchildren by multiple non genetic mechanisms.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 15, 2016·3 min readFather’s Age and Lifestyle Associated With Birth Defects, Review ReportsA new review reports on associations between birth defects in offspring and its father's age, alcohol use and other environmental factors.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 13, 2016·4 min readPrenatal Stress Could Enhance Protective Mechanisms of BabiesResearchers report the oxytocin receptor gene is activated more easily in infants of mothers who faced maternal stress and depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 10, 2016·3 min readLactose Intolerance Study May Shed Light on Origins of Mental IllnessA new study that looks at how lactose intolerance develops over time may give new insight into understanding how mental health issues develop.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 27, 2016·7 min readGenetic Markers That Influence Addiction IdentifiedA new study reports identifies specific genetic factors that may contribute toward addictions.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 28, 2016·4 min readBiological Mechanism Passes On Long Term Epigenetic ‘Memories’A new study uncovers the mechanism that turns the inheritance of environmental influences on and off.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 25, 2016·4 min readSource of Cells Used to Generate New Tissue May Be Important to Future of Personalized MedicineA new study suggests the source of human cells used to generate new tissue may be an important consideration in personalized medicine.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 4, 2016·5 min readHow the Brain and Body Regulate Response to StressA new study combines neuroimaging and genetic testing to determine vulnerability to PTSD.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·February 1, 2016·5 min readResearchers Identify Genetic Cause of Pediatric Brain CancerResearchers identify the genetic mechanism behind angiocentric gliomas, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 1, 2016·4 min readDisruptions to Embryonic Reprogramming Alter Adult Mouse BehaviorEpigenetic reprogramming in mouse embryos can lead to abnormal repetitive behaviors in adulthood, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 28, 2016·6 min readAn Epigenetic Switch for ObesityResearchers have discovered an epigenetic switch that can 'shut down' obesity.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·January 28, 2016·6 min readNew Way to Identify Aggressiveness of Brain TumorStudy suggests a new way of classifying gliomas that could impact patient management and develop more targeted therapies.Read More
