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·August 5, 2022·5 min read

COVID-19 Infection in Crucial Brain Regions May Lead To Accelerated Brain Aging

The effects of COVID-19 infection on neurological health are becoming more apparent. A new study reveals COVID-19 can predispose people to irreversible neurological conditions, accelerate brain aging, and increase the risk of stroke and brain bleeds.

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·August 4, 2022·2 min read

Brain Mechanism Underlying Evolution of Anxiety

The VMAT1 gene evolved through natural selection in human evolution. Those with the Ile-type variant of the VMAT1 gene are less prone to anxiety and depression.

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·August 4, 2022·6 min read

How Microglia Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease

Microglia that express the Alzheimer's associated APOE4 genetic variant are unable to effectively metabolize lipids. This causes lipids to build up, promoting inflammation and preventing effective neurotransmission.

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·August 1, 2022·4 min read

Genetic Risk Factors for Opioid Use Disorder Identified

A new large-scale genome-wide study has identified 18 new genetic risk factors for opioid use disorder, bringing the number of OUD-associated genes from 1-19.

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·August 1, 2022·5 min read

Iron Buildup in Brain Linked to Higher Risk for Movement Disorders

Those with hereditary hemochromatosis who have two copies of the gene mutation that cause the disorder have an increased risk of developing movement disorders including Parkinson's disease.

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·July 28, 2022·5 min read

New “Origins of Life” Chemical Reactions Discovered

Researchers discovered a new set of chemical reactions that use cyanide, ammonia, and carbon dioxide generates amino acids and nucleic acids, the building blocks of proteins and DNA.

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·July 27, 2022·7 min read

Biological Age, Not Birthdate May Reveal Healthy Longevity

Accelerated biological and epigenetic aging was associated with lower odds of older women living to the age of 90 and beyond.

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·July 27, 2022·3 min read

The Role of Genetic Variants on Psychedelics’ Therapeutic Effects

Genetic variants of the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor may explain why some respond to psychedelic therapies for the treatment of mental health disorders while others don't.

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·July 27, 2022·4 min read

Genetic Clues to Age-Related Macular Degeneration Revealed

The discovery of new genetic signatures associated with age-related macular degeneration may lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the currently incurable vision disorder.

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·July 26, 2022·5 min read

Study Finds No Evidence of Genetic Legacy in Children of UK’s Nuclear Test Veterans

Members of the British military who witnessed nuclear test programs in the 1950s and 60s are no more likely to pass on genetic alterations to their offspring and future generations than other members of the military, a new study reports.

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·July 26, 2022·3 min read

Feeling Addicted to Food? Your Parents’ Drinking Habits May Impact Your Risk

Having a parent who experiences alcohol addiction increases the risk a person will become addicted to highly processed foods, a new study reports.

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·July 26, 2022·4 min read

Changes in the Retina Can Be Linked to Parts of the Brain of Healthy Subjects at Risk of Alzheimer’s

In cognitively healthy people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer's, retinal changes have been associated with alterations in the entorhinal cortex, hippocampus, and lingual gyrus. Researchers say retinal changes can be used to track changes in brain structures associated with Alzheimer's in those with genetic risk factors.

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