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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 14, 2026·10 min read

Somatic Evolution Revealed as a Primary Driver of Autoimmune Disease

A landmark study reveals that somatic DNA mutations in B cells "lift the brakes" on the immune system, driving autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto's and Graves'.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 13, 2022·6 min read

Mutations Across Animal Kingdom Shed New Light on Aging

The longer the lifespan of a species, the slower the rate of mutations occur. The findings support the long-standing theory that somatic mutations play a role in aging.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·October 1, 2015·6 min read

Diverse Mutations Reveal Lineage of Neurons

Researchers discover somatic mutations appear to occur most often in the genes neurons use most.

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Autism Featured Genetics

·August 20, 2014·8 min read

Gene Technique Identifies Hidden Causes of Brain Malformation

Researchers report on a new technique which identifies genetic mutations that cause brain malformation.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 8, 2013·4 min read

Game-Changing Discovery of Gene Mutation That Causes Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks Offers New Hope

Researchers discover Sturge-Weber syndrome, a neurological and skin disorder, is caused by a genetic mutation which occurs prior to birth.