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·August 28, 2019·5 min read

After 10-year search, scientists find second ‘short sleep’ gene

Researchers have identified a second gene that contributes to natural short sleep. Using optogenetics, researchers triggered neurons in the pons that express the ADRB1 gene, rousing mice from sleep. Wakefulness-promoting neurons in the pons with a mutated version of ADRB1 were more easily activated.

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·August 27, 2019·4 min read

Researchers take aim at circadian clock in deadly brain cancer

Glioblastoma stem cells' circadian clocks ramp up the cells' metabolism, making them stronger, more resistant to treatment, and able to divide and multiply more rapidly. By targeting the stem cells with a small molecule drug, researchers found mice models lived longer and their tumors shrank.

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·August 27, 2019·5 min read

Excess body fat increases the risk of depression

Those who are 10 kilograms, or 22 pounds, overweight have a 17% increased risk of developing depression. The risk of depression increases in line with how overweight a person is.

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·August 27, 2019·4 min read

High-fat diet in utero protects against Alzheimer’s later

High-fat diets during pregnancy may protect the developing brain from Alzheimer's in those with genetic risk factors.

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·August 27, 2019·4 min read

Gene linked to autism undergoes changes in men’s sperm after cannabis use

Marijuana use alters a gene associated with autism in sperm. Hypomethylation was identified in the DLGAP2 gene in the sperm of male rats exposed to THC. The hypomethylated state was also detected in the forebrains of their offspring. Further research is needed to establish if there is a definitive link between paternal cannabis use and ASD in humans.

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·August 26, 2019·4 min read

From cradle to grave: Postnatal overnutrition linked to aging

Islets of Langerhans in overnourished infant mice showed epigenetic profiles resembling those of much older mice.

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·August 26, 2019·3 min read

Scientists have found longevity biomarkers

Exploring the effects of 17 different lifespan-extending interventions on gene activity, researchers identified genetic biomarkers for longevity in mice.

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·August 26, 2019·7 min read

An innovative new diagnostic for Lyme disease

Researchers have discovered six candidate biomarkers for Lyme disease. A newly developed test can help identify the disease which, until now, has been notoriously difficult to detect.

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·August 25, 2019·6 min read

Highest-resolution human brain ‘parts list’ to date lays road map to better treatments

Researchers have created the most comprehensive 'parts list' of the human brain to date. They uncovered crucial differences between human and mouse brain cells. The findings may explain why many drugs used in research do not work in human models.

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·August 23, 2019·6 min read

How ‘Australian’ mutation leads to Alzheimer’s disease

The 'Australian' familial genetic mutation, L723P, causes local unfolding of the C-terminal turn of the APP TM dominant helix. The findings suggest a mechanism of pathogenesis associated with the mutation.

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·August 22, 2019·4 min read

Ginkgo biloba may aid in treating Type 2 Diabetes

Ginkgo Biloba, a popular herbal supplement, may help in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. The supplement had a promising effect on beta cells of Langerhans in rat models of the disease. Additionally, Ginkgo Biloba reduced oxidative stress associated with type 2 diabetes.

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·August 22, 2019·3 min read

Why brown fat is good for people’s health

Brown adipose fat (BAT) may help to protect against diabetes and obesity. BAT serves as a key metabolic filter that controls branched chain amino acid clearance, contributing to better overall metabolic health.

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Genetics

After 10-year search, scientists find second ‘short sleep’ gene

Researchers take aim at circadian clock in deadly brain cancer

Excess body fat increases the risk of depression

High-fat diet in utero protects against Alzheimer’s later

Gene linked to autism undergoes changes in men’s sperm after cannabis use

From cradle to grave: Postnatal overnutrition linked to aging

Scientists have found longevity biomarkers

An innovative new diagnostic for Lyme disease

Highest-resolution human brain ‘parts list’ to date lays road map to better treatments

How ‘Australian’ mutation leads to Alzheimer’s disease

Ginkgo biloba may aid in treating Type 2 Diabetes

Why brown fat is good for people’s health

Psychedelic Trips Can Halt Political Hate

LLMs and Math Combine to Map Human Decision-Making

Sleep Apnea’s Main Symptom Is Also its Cause

Zero-Computational Path to High-Resolution Robotic Touch

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