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·December 5, 2018·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Patients Classified in Six Subgroups

Researchers 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.

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·November 27, 2017·4 min read

Tracking Down Genetic Influences on Brain Disorders

Researchers have identified a number of variable locations in the genome that influence hippocampal gene activity and may contribute to brain disorders.

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·October 11, 2017·4 min read

Gene That Influences Nicotine Dependence Identified

Researchers have identified a genetic variant associated with an increased risk of nicotine dependence.

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·January 17, 2017·5 min read

Genetic Discovery Provides New Insight Into Cognitive Disorders

A 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.

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·September 2, 2015·4 min read

How Tau Accumulates and Caused Neurodegenerative Disorders

A new study reports appoptosin initiates a path that leads to tau accumulation in neurodegenerative disorders.

This graph shows a drawing of the hippocampus and diagram showing how morphine affects the circuitry.

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·July 23, 2015·5 min read

Uncovering the Molecular Mechanisms of Addiction Resistance

A new study addresses the genetics behind why some people seem to be more resistant to addictions than others.

The image shows a mask, painted by a U.S. Marine who attended art therapy to relieve PTSD symptoms.

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·September 16, 2014·4 min read

Evidence of Genetic Link to PTSD in Soldiers Exposed to Childhood Trauma

A new study adds to the developing evidence of the role genetics plays in some cases of PTSD.

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·September 1, 2014·2 min read

A Nucleotide Change Could Initiate Fragile X Syndrome

An alteration of a single nucleotide could initiate fragile X syndrome, a new study reports.

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·October 2, 2012·2 min read

Intelligence 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.