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·December 30, 2021·5 min read

Battle of the Sexes Begins in Womb as Father and Mother’s Genes Tussle Over Nutrition

The father's genes drive a fetus' demand for larger blood vessels and more nutrients, while maternal genes in the placenta try to take control over how much nourishment the mother provides.

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·October 10, 2019·4 min read

Food comas and long-term memories: New research points to an appetizing connection

A single insulin-like molecule produces in the nervous system of the marine mollusk Aplysia californica strengthens connections between neurons, enhancing long term memory.

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·May 3, 2019·5 min read

Hotspot in the genome may drive psychosis in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

A cluster of epigenetic marks in an enhancer at IGF2 could enhance dopamine synthesis associated with psychosis in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The findings may help in devising more effective treatments and screening strategies for both disorders.

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·April 16, 2019·3 min read

Researchers discover crucial link between brain and gut stem cells

The insulin-like growth factor II gene plays a critical role in adult stem cell maintenance of both the intestine and the brain. Findings suggest IGF-2 is essential for multiple stem cell types, including those implicated in cognitive function and renewing the lining of the small intestine.

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·August 22, 2016·4 min read

ADHD Linked to Diet During Pregnancy

Poor diet during pregnancy may be linked to ADHD in the offspring, a new study reports.

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·July 31, 2015·4 min read

Irregular Sleep-Wake Pattern Improves Long-Term Memory in Mice

A new study reports researchers have decoupled the production of IGF2 from the sleep-wake cycle and discovered this improved long-term memory in mice.