FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 4, 2022·5 min readBenefits of Exercise May Vary Greatly in Primary Mitochondrial DiseaseThe benefits of endurance exercise can vary based on the mutation types associated with primary mitochondrial disease, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·December 12, 2017·4 min readEpigenetic Aging Linked to Bipolar DisorderA new study reports people with bipolar disorder may have accelerated epigenetic aging. The findings could explain why people with bipolar are more likely to develop, and even die from, age related diseases.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·August 23, 2017·5 min readAltered Mitochondria Associated With Increased Autism RiskA new study reports mitochondrial changes may be important risk factors for identifying those with autism spectrum disorders.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·October 28, 2016·5 min readChildren With Autism May Be Over Diagnosed With ADHDAccording to researchers, children with ASD have more harmful mitochondrial mutations than their family members.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·January 20, 2015·2 min readConnection Between Childhood Adversity and Psychiatric Disorders Seen at Cellular LevelChildhood adversity and lifetime psychopathology are associated with shorter telomeres and higher mtDNA content, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 13, 2014·4 min readGreater Rates of Mitochondrial Mutations Discovered in Children Born to Older MothersResearchers report finding greater rates of mitochondrial mutations in the offspring of older mothers, as well as the mothers themselves.Read More