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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·May 19, 2023·5 min read

          AI Unlocks Custom-Tailored DNA Sequences

          Researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to dig deep into the mechanisms of gene activation, a crucial process in growth, development, and disease. Utilizing machine learning, the team identified “synthetic extreme” DNA sequences that play specific roles in gene activation. These sequences were discovered by testing millions of DNA sequences and comparing gene activation elements in humans and fruit flies.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology
          ·May 19, 2023·4 min read

          Pivotal Protein in Female PTSD Identified

          Researchers discovered an exciting new role for a widely known protein, ubiquitin, particularly in its K-63 form. They found K-63 ubiquitin selectively influences fear memory formation in female brains, potentially contributing to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This discovery sheds light on why women are more likely to suffer from PTSD and paves the way for developing female-specific therapeutic treatments.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology
          ·May 18, 2023·5 min read

          Prenatal Brain Genes Tied to Childhood Mental Illness Risk

          The expression of certain genes in the brain before birth could influence the risk of developing various mental illnesses during childhood. Researchers found genetic patterns linked with adult psychiatric illnesses also correspond with psychiatric symptoms in children.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology
          ·May 15, 2023·5 min read

          Schizophrenia Risk Genes: Placenta’s Role May Outweigh Brain’s

          In a paradigm shift, researchers found over 100 genes associated with schizophrenia risk operate primarily through their role in the placenta, rather than the developing brain. The research emphasizes the placenta's significance in illness development, challenging the century-old assumption that genes for schizophrenia risk primarily affect the brain.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·May 15, 2023·10 min read

          Unraveling Alzheimer’s Mystery: Rare Gene Variant Offers New Hope for Treatment

          A rare gene variant that may offer protection against Alzheimer's disease has been discovered. The breakthrough came from studying a patient with a predisposition for early-onset Alzheimer's who remained cognitively healthy until his late 60s.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·May 10, 2023·7 min read

          Global Genomic Diversity: Unveiling the New Pangenome Reference

          The Human Pangenome Reference Consortium has released a comprehensive collection of human genome sequences that captures remarkable diversity across global populations. The new "pangenome" reference includes 94 distinct genome sequences from 47 individuals, with plans to increase this to 700 sequences from 350 people by mid-2024. This expanded reference will better represent the genetic diversity of the human species and help reduce health disparities in genomic analyses. It also introduces over 100 million new DNA bases, and can more accurately identify larger genomic variants.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·May 9, 2023·4 min read

          Mapping Dementia’s DNA: New Genetic Risk Factors Identified

          Researchers discovered new genetic risk factors for non-Alzheimer's dementia, specifically Lewy body dementia (LBD) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The team identified large-scale DNA changes, known as structural variants, that could increase the risk of these diseases. Notably, a previously unknown variant in the gene TCPN1 was linked to a higher risk for LBD, highlighting the significance of genetic research in combating neurodegenerative diseases.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·May 9, 2023·4 min read

          Shared Genetic Defects in ALS and FTD: New Insights Into Neurodegeneration

          Some patients with ALS/motor neuron disease (MND) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) carry the same rare genetic defects that cause other neurodegenerative diseases. These defects, known as short tandem repeat expansions, are the cause of more than 20 neurodegenerative diseases including spinocerebellar ataxias and myotonic dystrophy.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience
          ·May 8, 2023·5 min read

          High-Resolution Image of the Human Retina Reveals Stunning Details

          Researchers developed a new imaging technique to visualize several dozen proteins in a thin tissue section at high resolution using fluorescence microscopy.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·May 8, 2023·5 min read

          Neanderthal DNA Shapes Human Nose

          A specific gene inherited from Neanderthals may be responsible for the shape of our noses. The researchers found the gene contributes to nasal height and may have been inherited from the ancient human ancestor to help humans adapt to colder climates as our ancestors moved out of Africa.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·May 6, 2023·4 min read

          Breaking the Darkness: Reactivating Dormant Cells in the Retina Brings New Hope for Vision Regeneration

          Researchers discovered a way to reactivate dormant cells in the retina of mice to restore vision, without the need for transplantation. The team discovered dormant glial cells can be transformed into cells sharing properties with cone photoreceptors, which enable color perception, reading and driving. The approach, which uses two genes to transform Müller cells into retinal neurons, could offer new hope for developing regenerative therapies to replace lost cells in retinal degeneration.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePain
          ·May 4, 2023·6 min read

          Underlying Mechanism of Neuropathic Pain Revealed

          The enzyme Tiam1 in dorsal horn excitatory neurons of the spinal cord is responsible for initiating and maintaining neuropathic pain. Targeting spinal Tiam1 with anti-sense oligonucleotides injected into the cerebrospinal fluid effectively alleviates pain hypersensitivity.
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