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·August 11, 2023·4 min read

Hearing Loss Reversed Using Gene Therapy

Researchers made a breakthrough in reversing hearing loss in mice. By targeting the inactive Spns2 gene and activating it using a specific enzyme, the team successfully restored the mice's hearing in low and middle frequency ranges.

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·August 3, 2023·4 min read

Fruitful Discovery: Pregnancy Diet Influences Brain Health across Generations

A new study highlights that a mother's diet during early pregnancy, specifically consumption of apples and herbs, may safeguard the brain health of her offspring and even grandchildren. Using roundworms as a genetic model due to their genetic similarities to humans, the study identified a molecule in apples and herbs known as ursolic acid that helps maintain brain function by preventing the breakdown of axons.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·July 31, 2023·5 min read

Autism Study Unveils New Genetic Players and Role of Language Delay

Researchers shed new light on how genetics may influence the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study, the largest ever to focus on families with multiple children diagnosed with autism, has revealed seven potential risk genes.

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·July 26, 2023·5 min read

Investigating Stress Response in PTSD and Depression Through Gene Analysis

Researchers conducted an analysis of genes in nearly 575,000 brain cells from individuals with and without post-traumatic stress and major depressive disorders (PTSD and MDD), yielding new insights into the brain's stress response. The study identifies varying gene expression levels in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) region among PTSD, MDD, and unaffected individuals.

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·July 26, 2023·5 min read

Pioneering Stem Cell Therapy Offers New Hope for Epilepsy Treatment

Researchers embarked on a groundbreaking clinical trial involving the injection of regenerative cells into the brain to treat epileptic seizures. This experimental therapy, called NRTX-1001, has the potential to offer drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy patients a non-destructive cure for their seizures.

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·July 26, 2023·3 min read

Early Odor Detection Loss Linked to Alzheimer’s Gene Variant

Individuals carrying a gene variant associated with Alzheimer's disease, APOE e4, may experience early loss in their ability to detect odors, hinting at future cognitive challenges. The study employed an at-home survey to test over 865 people's sense of smell and cognitive skills at five-year intervals.

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·July 25, 2023·3 min read

Decoding Cognitive Decline: Key Aging Mechanism Discovered

Researchers have identified the key mechanism that may be responsible for the cognitive decline observed in the natural aging process. They found that the mis-regulation of a brain protein known as CaMKII, vital for memory and learning, is linked to this decline.

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·July 25, 2023·5 min read

Slowing Down the Clock: Key Discovery in Aging and Chronic Inflammation

Researchers uncovered a key mechanism of aging - improper calcium signaling in the mitochondria of certain immune cells, leading to chronic inflammation. As we age, these mitochondria in macrophages lose their ability to uptake and utilize calcium, contributing to various age-related conditions.

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·July 24, 2023·4 min read

Protein Suppression: A Promising Route to Slow Alzheimer’s Progression

Researchers have made a breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease (AD) research by identifying a protein that could be key in slowing the disease's progression. They found that the protein Slingshot Homolog-1 (SSH1) inhibits the protective biological activity of Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), which normally defends the brain against oxidative damage.

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·July 22, 2023·4 min read

Gene Patterns Shaping Our Food Choices Revealed

Researchers have identified approximately 500 genes that dictate our dietary preferences. This research highlights the role of genes in sensory pathways, such as taste, smell, and texture, and their ability to alter the brain's reward response.

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·July 20, 2023·5 min read

Zygote Awakening: New Insights into Embryo Development

Researchers reveal how a fertilized egg cell, or zygote, initiates its own genetic program, a process known as zygote genome activation. The research identifies the OBOX gene family as master-regulators, crucial for this activation.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·July 19, 2023·6 min read

COVID-19 Super Dodgers: The Genetic Secret to Asymptomatic Infection

ertain individuals carry a unique gene variant that allows them to contract COVID-19 without displaying any symptoms. Dubbed as "super dodgers", these individuals are more than twice as likely to possess a mutation in a gene coding for human leukocyte antigen (HLA), a protein that aids virus-killing T cells to identify and annihilate SARS-CoV-2.

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Genetics

Hearing Loss Reversed Using Gene Therapy

Fruitful Discovery: Pregnancy Diet Influences Brain Health across Generations

Autism Study Unveils New Genetic Players and Role of Language Delay

Investigating Stress Response in PTSD and Depression Through Gene Analysis

Pioneering Stem Cell Therapy Offers New Hope for Epilepsy Treatment

Early Odor Detection Loss Linked to Alzheimer’s Gene Variant

Decoding Cognitive Decline: Key Aging Mechanism Discovered

Slowing Down the Clock: Key Discovery in Aging and Chronic Inflammation

Protein Suppression: A Promising Route to Slow Alzheimer’s Progression

Gene Patterns Shaping Our Food Choices Revealed

Zygote Awakening: New Insights into Embryo Development

COVID-19 Super Dodgers: The Genetic Secret to Asymptomatic Infection

100,000 Small Factors Rival DNA in Disease Risk

The Brain Stacks Sound Information to Navigate the Dark

Edge of Chaos: Why Pigeons Refuse to Become “Machines”

Brain’s Default Setting for Ambiguity Matters for Mental Health

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