FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 5, 2018·5 min readAlzheimer’s Patients Classified in Six SubgroupsResearchers have identified cognitive subgroups related to genetic differences in Alzheimer's patients. The findings, researchers say, could open the door for more personalized treatments of the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 27, 2017·4 min readTracking Down Genetic Influences on Brain DisordersResearchers have identified a number of variable locations in the genome that influence hippocampal gene activity and may contribute to brain disorders.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 11, 2017·4 min readGene That Influences Nicotine Dependence IdentifiedResearchers have identified a genetic variant associated with an increased risk of nicotine dependence.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 17, 2017·5 min readGenetic Discovery Provides New Insight Into Cognitive DisordersA new study reports researchers have discovered some of the genes responsible for cognitive ability. They believe the findings could help in the development of treatments for cognitive disorders such as schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 2, 2015·4 min readHow Tau Accumulates and Caused Neurodegenerative DisordersA new study reports appoptosin initiates a path that leads to tau accumulation in neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 23, 2015·5 min readUncovering the Molecular Mechanisms of Addiction ResistanceA new study addresses the genetics behind why some people seem to be more resistant to addictions than others.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 16, 2014·4 min readEvidence of Genetic Link to PTSD in Soldiers Exposed to Childhood TraumaA new study adds to the developing evidence of the role genetics plays in some cases of PTSD.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 1, 2014·2 min readA Nucleotide Change Could Initiate Fragile X SyndromeAn alteration of a single nucleotide could initiate fragile X syndrome, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·October 2, 2012·2 min readIntelligence Is in the Genes, but Where?A new study reveals that most of the specific genes long thought to be linked to intelligence probably have no bearing on one’s IQ. And it may be some time before researchers can identify intelligence’s specific genetic roots.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 28, 2012·3 min readStudy Finds Genes Associated with Hippocampal AtrophyIn a genome-wide association (GWA) study, researchers from Boston University Schools of Medicine (BUSM) and Public Health (BUSPH), have identified...Read More