FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·February 9, 2023·5 min read27 Genetic Variants Linked to ADHDResearchers have identified 27 new gene variants associated with the development of ADHD.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·February 28, 2014·4 min read3-D Imaging Sheds Light on Apert Syndrome DevelopmentUsing 3-D imaging, researchers show the cranial deformation associated with Apert Syndrome begin before birth and continue throughout life.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 17, 2016·7 min read3-D Imaging Technique Maps Migration of DNA-Carrying Material at the Center of CellsResearchers have mapped the reorganization of genetic material that takes place when a stem cell matures into a nerve cell.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·March 31, 2019·3 min read30 Genes Associated with Schizophrenia IdentifiedA new phenotype atlas assisted researchers in identifying 30 genes associated with an increased risk of developing schizophrenia. Single-cell RNA sequencing revealed an essential role for the transcription factor znf536 in the development of forebrain neurons associated with social behavior and stress.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·August 28, 2018·4 min read35 Genes Associated with Cannabis Use IdentifiedResearchers have identified 35 genes associated with cannabis use. The study reports many of these genes are also associated with personality types, risk taking behavior, alcohol and tobacco use, and some psychiatric conditions.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 12, 2019·3 min read38 new genes involved in hearing loss identified38 new genes have been implicated in hearing loss. One of the genes, SPNS2, has been linked to childhood deafness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 13, 2017·5 min read3D Atomic Structure of Ion Channel Implicated in Rare Neurodegenerative DiseaseResearchers from UT Southwestern's Cryo-EM Facility have determined the 3D anatomical structure of the TRPML1 ion channel. The ion channel has been implicated in mucolipidosis type IV, a rare, genetic neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 11, 2020·4 min read3D brain-like tissue model links Alzheimer’s disease with herpesA 3D human tissue culture model demonstrated a possible causal relationship between Alzheimer's disease and herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) infection. 40 Alzheimer's associated genes were over-expressed in the HSV-1 infected brain tissue, including genes associated with the production of amyloid-beta.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 6, 2014·4 min read3D Changes in DNA May Lead to a Genetic Form of ALSResearchers discover how a genetic code variation in the C9orf72 gene alters the shape of DNA, making cells more vulnerable to stress and apoptosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 25, 2020·4 min read3D face photos could be a sleep apnea screening toolUsing 3D imaging and artificial intelligence, researchers discovered the shortest distance between two points on the curved surface of the face predicted, with 89% accuracy, which patients had sleep apnea.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 14, 2019·5 min read3D Printed Implant Promotes Neural Growth to Treat Spinal Cord InjuryResearchers have developed a novel 3D printed scaffolding that mimics natural anatomy and boost stem cell treatment for spinal cord repair. While the initial scaffolds have been designed for rat models of SCI, researchers report the approach is scalable to humans.Read More