FeaturedGenetics·October 12, 2015·4 min readMapping Genes That Increase LifespanResearchers have identified over 230 genes which, when deleted, increase the replicative life span of yeast cells. 189 of these genes have been linked to aging and the researchers believe the results could provide new genomic targets that could be used to improve human health.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 10, 2017·4 min readCircular RNA Linked to Brain FunctionA new study reveals the role circular RNA plays in brain function, including synaptic transmission and sensorimotor gating.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 16, 2018·3 min readGene that Helps Prevent Brain Disease IdentifiedResearchers report the ANKRD16 can prevent protein aggregates associated with neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·September 30, 2019·4 min read‘Relaxed’ enzymes may be at the root of Charcot-Marie-Tooth diseaseThe severity of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is linked to the degree to which the aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases enzyme is relaxed or extended.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·November 29, 2021·5 min readWhy Some People Experience Early Onset Neurodegenerative DiseasesA new study sheds light on the genetic causes of a range of neurodegenerative disorders, including ALS, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease, and determines factors that impact the age of onset as well as disease severity.Read More
