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·May 24, 2016·6 min read

Poverty Marks a Gene Predicting Depression

Researchers identify a biological pathway for depression in high risk teens who come from socioeconomically disadvantaged families.

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·May 24, 2016·7 min read

Surveying Genetic Changes Linked to Parkinson’s

A new study examines the genetic modifications associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·May 24, 2016·3 min read

Shedding Light on Mental Health Risks to Children of Older Fathers

A new study reports the increased risk of mental health problems in children of older dads is unlikely to result from the men's genes maturing with age.

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·May 24, 2016·8 min read

Genes Linked to the Effect of Stress and Mood on Longevity Identified

Researchers have identified a series of genes that could modulate the effect of mood and the response to stress on lifespan.

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·May 23, 2016·4 min read

Loss of Y Chromosome Could Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

According to researchers, men with the highest fraction of blood cells without the Y chromosome were more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 23, 2016·4 min read

Untangling Disease Related Protein Misfolding

Researchers report how a key protein in the blood coagulation pathway folds to a higher energy state.

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·May 22, 2016·8 min read

Tiny Packages May Pack Powerful Treatment for Brain Tumors

A lipid nanocarrier small enough to pass the blood-brain barrier could be an effective method for delivering chemotherapy medications to help fight glioblastoma brain tumors, a new study reports.