FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 18, 2022·4 min readExploring How Genetics Affects the Functions of the Gut MicrobiomeStudy sheds light on the role genetics play in shaping the human microbiome.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·August 5, 2020·4 min readAllelic Imbalance of Chromatin Openness Is Linked to Neuropsychiatric DisordersStudy finds allele-specific open chromatin variants are likely to be linked to several neuropsychiatric traits and illnesses, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 20, 2019·3 min readYour DNA is not your destiny, or a good predictor of your healthA new study reports diseases such as cancers, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes may have a genetic contribution of 5-10% at most.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 11, 2019·4 min readGenetics influence how protective childhood vaccines are for individual infantsA large, genome-wide study in children reveals genetic variants associated with differing levels of antibodies produced as a result of three common childhood vaccinations. Researchers identified two genetic loci associated with the persistence of vaccine-induced immunity following early life vaccinations. The results may help clinicians tailor personalized vaccine schedules to maximize the effectiveness of immunizations.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 29, 2018·5 min readHigher Iron Levels Linked to Increased Stroke RiskAnalyzing genetic data from over 48,000 people, researchers discovered higher iron levels are associated with an increased risk of cardioembolic stroke.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 3, 2018·4 min readGenetic Factors that Contribute to Alzheimer’s IdentifiedBoston University School of Medicine researchers have identified several new genes associated with Alzheimer's disease, including some which may cause functional and structural alterations in the brain. The findings could help to shed light on the processes leading up to the development of the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 18, 2017·5 min readA Genetic Influence on Aging Into the 90s, But Not BeyondA new study challenges previous research into the role of the FOXO3 gene in super-aging. Researchers found the gene did, to a degree, play a role in longevity, but did not affect living to ages 96+ in men or 100+ in women.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 25, 2017·4 min readNew Genetic Variant Associated With Extreme Old Age DiscoveredResearchers discover rare variants in chromosomes 4 and 7 are not only associated with extremely long lives, but also with reduced risk for Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease.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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 27, 2016·5 min readIndicators of Parkinson’s Found in Unexpected PlacesGenetic changes associated with Parkinson's disease have been found in liver, fat, immune and developmental cells, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·January 7, 2016·4 min readNicotine Consumption Affected by Small Changes in DNAResearchers determine how small changes in a particular region of the genome can alter nicotine consumption.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 5, 2015·4 min readSmall Yet Important Genetic Differences Between Highly Intelligent People and General PopulationA genetic analysis of people with extremely high intelligence shows small, yet important genetic differences between the super smart and the general population.Read More
