FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·July 2, 2019·5 min readGenetic variation linked to response to anxiety could inform personalized therapiesA study of marmoset monkeys reveals a genetic variation of the SLC6A4 repeat region may contribute to anxiety via neurochemical changes in brain areas associated with emotional processing.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·April 3, 2019·4 min read‘Depression Genes’ May Not ExistContradicting previous studies, UC Boulder researchers report there is no clear evidence of any candidate gene associated with depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 20, 2018·5 min readOctopuses Given Ecstasy Reveal Genetic Link to Evolution of Social Behaviors in HumansTesting the behavioral reaction to MDMA in octopuses, researchers report they have discovered evidence of an evolutionary link between the sea creatures and humans.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·March 10, 2017·5 min readIndication of a Genetic Cause of Social PhobiaResearchers link a gene that encodes a serotonin transporter to social phobia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 24, 2016·6 min readPoverty Marks a Gene Predicting DepressionResearchers identify a biological pathway for depression in high risk teens who come from socioeconomically disadvantaged families.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 7, 2014·4 min readNew Genetic Variants Associated with Coffee DrinkingResearchers have identified six new genetic variants associated with habitual coffee drinking.Read More
