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·September 18, 2018·4 min read

Confronting ‘Yucky’ Attitudes About Genetically Engineered Foods

Researchers hope to expose the gap between advocates of GMOs and opponents.

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·August 27, 2018·6 min read

New Kind of Human Brain Cell Identified

Researchers have identified a new type of human neuron which they have dubbed the 'rosehip neuron'. The newly discovered cells are inhibitory neurons which may only be found in human and primate brains.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·August 16, 2018·4 min read

Microbial Activity in the Mouth May Differentiate Children with ASD

Researchers report differences in oral microbial gene expression may distinguish children with ASD from their peers not on the spectrum. The study suggests GI microbiome disruptions, previously identified in children with ASD, may extend to the mouth and throat.

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·June 26, 2018·4 min read

True Nature of Cells Blamed in Alzheimer’s Revealed

Researchers confirm microglia, immune cells implicated in neurodegenerative disorders, play a role in protecting the central nervous system.

Autism Featured Genetics Psychology

·June 25, 2018·7 min read

CRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of Autism

Researchers have successfully reduced some symptoms associated with fragile X syndrome in mice with the help of CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing.

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·May 25, 2018·5 min read

Researchers Shed New Light on Motor Neuron Death

A new collaborative study has helped researchers to uncover some of the earliest molecular events in ALS.

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·May 22, 2018·3 min read

Schizophrenics’ Blood Has More Genetic Material From Microbes

A new study reports blood samples taken from those with Schizophrenia contain genetic material from more types of microbes than people without the condition. Additionally, the blood samples contained less CD8+ memory T cells.

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·May 14, 2018·5 min read

Researchers ‘Transfer’ a Memory

A new study reports researchers have successfully generated an artificial memory by injecting a sea snail with the RNA from another. Researchers say this approach could lead to new treatments to restore memory and alter traumatic memories in humans.

Autism Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 10, 2018·3 min read

Gene Disruption Signals Cerebral Palsy and Autism Link

University of Adelaide researchers have identified a genetic link between autism and cerebral palsy. The study reports disruptions in signalling pathways in children with cerebral palsy overlap disruptions identified in autism.

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·May 8, 2018·4 min read

Working the Night Shift: Gene Expression Fails to Adapt to New Sleep Patterns

Study reveals up to 25% of rhythmic genes lose their biological rhythm following a 4 day night shift simulation.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 3, 2018·5 min read

Wriggling Tadpoles May Hold Clues to How Autism Develops

Researchers shed new light on neuroplasticity by sparking learning in tadpole brains. They discovered the key to neuroplasticity is how the brain generates new proteins. Findings could help deepen understanding of sensory processing in ASD.