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·July 13, 2015·3 min read

New Insights into Genetic Basis of Autism

A new study reports researchers have discovered a link between autism and genetic changes in some segments of DNA responsible for switching on genes in the brain.

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·July 13, 2015·5 min read

Novel Disease Gene Linked to Neurodegenerative Disorders Identified

Researchers have identified a previously unknown disease gene linked to the degeneration of optic and peripheral nerve fibers.

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·July 10, 2015·6 min read

Geometry of Human Brain’s Cerebral Cortex Correlates with Genetic Heritage

New findings about the brain's anatomy could lead to personalized medicine approaches for diagnosing and treating neurological disorders.

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·July 9, 2015·3 min read

Schizophrenia Patients Have Higher Occurrences of Rare Genetic Mutations

According to a new study, people with schizophrenia have a higher-than-average share of rare genetic mutations that affect protein function.

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·July 8, 2015·4 min read

Hope for Patients With Leukodystrophies

Researchers have identified a new gene associated with 4H leukodystrophy.

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·July 7, 2015·5 min read

Enriched Blood Cells Help Preserve Cognition in Mice With Features of Alzheimer’s

Researchers have been able to preserve cognition in mice exhibiting features of Alzheimer's disease.

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·July 6, 2015·4 min read

How Children Inherit Parents’ Anxiety

According to a new study, anxious parents are more likely to have anxious offspring.

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·July 6, 2015·2 min read

Epigenetic Activity Helps Explain How Glioblastoma Can Resist Treatment

Findings could provide a new therapeutic target for glioblastoma, a new study reports.

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·July 6, 2015·5 min read

Immune System Molecule Linked to Age Related Cognitive Decline

Beta-2 microglobulin, a blood-borne molecule, blocks neurogenesis and promotes cognitive decline as we age, a new study reports.

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·July 3, 2015·4 min read

REM Sleep Converts Waking Experiences into Lasting Memories in Developing Brain

A new study reports on the importance of REM sleep for the developing brain and questions the increasing use of REM disrupting medications in children.

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·July 3, 2015·4 min read

Sniffing Out How Our Sense of Smell Evolved

A new study reports on how our sense of smell has evolved. Researchers reconstruct how our long extinct ancestors would have been able to smell.

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·July 2, 2015·4 min read

Regenerating Corticospinal Tract Axons

Researchers have discovered a way to stimulate the growth of corticospinal axons. The finding could potentially help with the development of new treatments for those suffering from spinal cord injuries.