transcriptome

·August 2, 2012·3 min read

Planarians Offer A Better View of Eye Development

Planarian flatworms have come under intense study for their renowned ability to regenerate any missing body part, even as adults. But now they may take on a starring role as a model system for studying eye development and eye diseases in vertebrates, including humans.

Autism Featured Genetics

·June 21, 2012·4 min read

Study Uncovers New Tools for Targeting Genes Linked to Autism

UCLA researchers have combined two tools — gene expression and the use of peripheral blood — to expand scientists’ arsenal...

Featured Neuroscience

·September 19, 2012·4 min read

Human Brains Share a Consistent Genetic Blueprint and Possess Enormous Biochemical Complexity

Scientists at the Allen Institute for Brain Science reported that human brains share a consistent genetic blueprint and possess enormous biochemical complexity. The findings stem from the first deep and large-scale analysis of the vast data set publicly available in the Allen Human Brain Atlas.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·October 11, 2017·5 min read

Lack of CLOCK Protein Appears Key in Severe Epilepsy Forms

A protein associated with circadian rhythm appears to play a significant role in some forms of epilepsy, researchers say.

Featured Genetics

·February 9, 2016·6 min read

Illuminating the ‘Dark Side’ of the Transcriptome

Researchers have devised a new way to map the transcriptome. In the process, they have revealed important variations in protein synthesis. The approach could have implications for furthering understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·July 2, 2012·3 min read

DNA Sequenced for Parrot’s Ability to Parrot

Scientists say they have assembled more completely the string of genetic letters that could control how well parrots learn to imitate their owners and other sounds by using single molecule sequencing.