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.
Greater maternal involvement upregulates the oxytocin system in their babies.
Neuroimaging reveals Holocaust survivors have decreased gray matter in brain structures associated with emotional processing, memory, and social cognition. Early results show similar neuroanatomical changes in the children of survivors, suggesting an epigenetic link.
POMC, a gene which regulates the stress response system, and PER2, a gene associated with circadian regulation, are altered in women who drank moderate-to-high amounts of alcohol during pregnancy and their newborns.
Focusing on gene changes as a result of epigenetic processes, such as aging, researchers were able to reverse elevated levels of harmful genes associated with memory deficits in Alzheimer's disease.
A new study links hypersexual disorder to hyperactive stress systems.
Researchers have identified two compounds derived from grapes that might help to treat those with major depressive disorder.
A new study reports histones are steadily replaced in brain cells throughout life.
Some regions of human DNA, including those associated with schizophrenia and obesity, resist complete reprogramming, researchers report.
A new study reports unborn children can carry out asymmetric hand movements as early as 12 weeks gestation.
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.
Researchers explore the link between childhood trauma and the increased risk of developing mental and physical health problems as adults.