FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 9, 2021·4 min readWhat Makes Us Human? The Answer May Be Found in Overlooked DNAThe answer to what makes the human brain unique may lie in junk DNA.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 13, 2019·3 min readWhat multilingual nuns can tell us about dementiaWhile being multilingual did not delay the onset of dementia for those at risk, nuns who spoke four or more languages were significantly less likely to develop dementia than those who spoke just one language.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 26, 2022·6 min readWhat Octopus and Human Brains Have in CommonOctopuses have a massively expanded repertoire of miRNA in their neural tissue, reflecting a similar development to that which occurred in vertebrates. Findings suggest miRNA plays a significant role in the development of complex brains.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 2, 2022·7 min readWhat Oxytocin Can Tell Us About the Evolution of Human ProsocialityStudy sheds new light on the genetics underlying possible social differences between modern humans, our ancestors, and other primate species.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 23, 2017·3 min readWhat Percentage of ALS is Genetic?Summary: Researchers discover a specific genetic mutation in approximately 17% of people with ALS who report no family history of...Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 2, 2020·4 min readWhat Social Distancing Does to a BrainResearchers report alterations in specific genes are associated with time in social isolation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 11, 2018·5 min readWhat Time is it in Your Body?A new blood test can help identify your body's precise internal time clock in relation to external time. Researchers say the test could help examine the impact of misaligned circadian clocks in a wide range of diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 18, 2022·3 min readWhat Underpins Exceptional Longevity?A new study will investigate the genetic and biological mysteries of extreme longevity and healthy aging.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2018·5 min readWhat’s in Your DNA?Researchers say 1 in 10 older adults have participated in genetic testing, but far more have an interest in getting their DNA analyzed. However, two thirds of those polled say genetic testing could lead them to worry more about their future health.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 9, 2017·5 min readWhat’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia?A common misconception is that Alzheimer's disease and dementia are the same thing. Alzheimer's disease is simply one form of dementia. Researchers from Texas A&M describe how Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia impact the lives of both patients and their families, and provide new insights into minimizing the risks of developing neurodegenerative conditions.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 1, 2022·6 min readWhen ASD Occurs With Intellectual Disability, a Convergent Mechanism for Two Top-Ranking Risk Genes May Be the CauseMutations in the ASD/intellectual disability genes ADNP and POGZ result in abnormal activation and overexpression of immune response genes and genes for microglia. This results in abnormal brain synaptic function, characteristic of ASD and ID.Read More
