FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·July 14, 2021·4 min readImpairments Found In Neurons Derived From People With Schizophrenia and Genetic MutationThe release of neurotransmitters in the brain is impaired in people with schizophrenia who have the neurexin 1 gene mutation.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 7, 2018·6 min readFamily Genes Vital for Understanding Autism ProgressionResearchers report the total amount of rare genetic mutations in a person's genome can explain why those with a disease associated mutation can have vastly different symptoms.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 21, 2017·4 min readGenetic Gains and Losses in Tourette DiscoveredResearchers discover structural changes in two genes that increase the risk for Tourette syndrome.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 22, 2016·9 min readRare Genetic Variations Linked to SchizophreniaA new study reveals several regions of the genome where mutations increase schizophrenia risk between four- and 60-fold.Read More
AutismFeatured·July 11, 2013·4 min readAutism Speaks Collaborative Releases First Full Genome Sequencing for AutismResearchers have found full genome sequencing by examining the entire DNA code of individuals with ASD and their families. The findings look at the wide range of genetic factors associated with ASD.Read More
