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·August 1, 2016·5 min read

Deactivation of Brain Receptors in Postmenopausal Women May Lead to Lack of Physical Activity

Researchers have discovered a connection between a lack of ovarian hormones and changes in the nucleus accembens following menopause.

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·August 1, 2016·6 min read

Leaky Calcium Triggers Brainstem Blackout That Results in Sudden Cardiac Death

A new study reports a mutation in a gene that helps regulate calcium in neurons can trigger blackouts in the brain-stem and increase the rick of sudden, unexpected death.

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·August 1, 2016·3 min read

Tapping Crowd Sourced Data Unearths a Trove of Depression Genes

Researchers use data shared by people who purchased their genetic profiles via online services to identify 15 genome sites linked to depression in people with European ancestry.

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·August 1, 2016·4 min read

New Areas of the Brain Identified Where ALS Gene is Active

Researchers report they have identified two regions of a mouse brain where a gene implicated in ALS is expressed.

Autism Featured Genetics

·August 1, 2016·2 min read

Researchers Identify Autism Genes Using New Approach

Researchers have developed a new machine learning system that analyzes the entire human genome to predict which genes may cause ASD.

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·July 29, 2016·5 min read

Why Working the Night Shift Can Pose a Cancer Risk

A new study reports on a link between circadian cell disruption and cancerous tumor growth.

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·July 27, 2016·5 min read

Indicators of Parkinson’s Found in Unexpected Places

Genetic changes associated with Parkinson's disease have been found in liver, fat, immune and developmental cells, a new study reports.

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·July 27, 2016·5 min read

Imaging the Brain Structure That Allows Neurons to Communicate

Researchers use a new technique to image the process of neurotransmission.

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·July 27, 2016·4 min read

Resveratrol May Restore Integrity of Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s

Researchers report resveratrol, a naturally occurring compound found in red wine and dark chocolate, appears to improve the integrity of the blood brain barrier in patients with Alzheimer's disease.