FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 29, 2024·4 min readHigh-Fat Diet Linked to Alzheimer’s Through Molecular ChangesA new study uncovered how diets high in saturated fats contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease by affecting crucial molecular markers in the brain and blood. The research utilized mouse models to investigate the impact of such diets on the expression of miRNAs related to insulin regulation, revealing significant metabolic deterioration and brain inflammation.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 15, 2024·4 min readAging Dads’ Impact: Age-Altered Sperm Genetics Increase Autism RiskA study reveals that aging in male mice leads to changes in sperm microRNAs (miRNAs) that could influence offspring development. The research team conducted a detailed analysis of sperm from young and older mice, uncovering significant age-related alterations in miRNAs, some of which regulate the nervous system and genes linked to autism spectrum disorder.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
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 9, 2022·4 min readKey Epigenetic Markers in Vulnerability to Developing Food Addiction IdentifiedCommon epigenetic markers associated with food addiction have been identified.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 13, 2020·7 min readTiny RNA that should attack coronavirus diminish with age and diseaseMicroRNAs that should attack SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, diminish with age, and due to chronic health problems. The findings shed light on why those who are older, and those with health conditions are more susceptible to coronavirus.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 27, 2020·4 min readPrinter toner linked to genetic changes and health risksRat model study reveals printer toner nanoparticles may change both genetic and metabolic profiles, making disease more likely.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·September 23, 2019·5 min readHormone potentially linked to hypersexual disorder identifiedStudy implicates dysregulation of epigenetic mechanisms of both DNA methylation and microRNA activity, in addition to oxytocin to hypersexuality.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 16, 2019·5 min readTransplanted brain stem cells survive without anti-rejection drugsResearchers have developed a new method to transplant neural stem cells into mice without the need for lifelong anti-rejection medications.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 30, 2019·4 min readThe surprising link between a babies’ weeble-wobble and the genetics of motor controlA new fruit fly study reveals a simple genetic system is behind complex movements. The finding sheds light on motor control issues associated with neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2019·3 min readNicotine Exposure During Pregnancy Alters Dopamine Neurons and Genes in NewbornsA new study reports chronic nicotine exposure during pregnancy alters the genetics and dopamine neurons of newborns. The findings could help researchers develop a possible cure for nicotine addiction.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 3, 2018·6 min readResearchers Pinpoint Genes Tied to DementiaResearchers have identified two major groups of genes involved in mutations that result in an overproduction of tau. The findings could offer new avenues for treatments to slow the progression of dementia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·November 4, 2018·5 min readEvidence of Brain Injuries in Football Players at Surprisingly Young AgeResearchers find evidence of cognitive issues and miRNA biomarkers, indicating brain injuries from concussions or head-to-head contact, in college football players. The findings indicated lasting damage caused by sports related concussions occur earlier than expected.Read More
