FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 18, 2017·3 min read‘My Genes Made Me Do It’: Behavioral Genetic Evidence in Criminal CourtDespite growing evidence linking genetics to some criminal behavior, researchers report using genetic evidence is a court room is likely not to be an effective tool in persuading juries that a defendant is less culpable for their actions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 8, 2014·5 min readColor-Coded Cells Reveal Patchwork Patterns of X Chromosome Silencing in Female BrainsResearchers color code cells in female mice to display which of their two X chromosomes has been silenced.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·May 8, 2018·5 min readDrug May Reverse Imbalance Linked to Autism SymptomsAccording to researchers, a drug approved by the FDA may reverse some of the symptoms associated with Fragile X syndrome. The drug can reverse hyper-excitability that leads to sensory hypersensitivity.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 3, 2012·3 min readDrug Reverses Abnormal Brain Function in Rett Syndrome Micein a mouse model of Rett syndrome, researchers were able to reverse abnormalities in brain activity and improve neurological function by treating animals with an FDA-approved anesthesia drug, ketamine.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·October 11, 2012·4 min readEngineered Flies Spill Secret of SeizuresScientists have observed the neurological mechanism behind temperature-dependent febrile seizures by genetically engineering fruit flies to harbor a mutation analogous to one that causes epileptic seizures in people. Their new study also highlights the first use of genetic engineering to swap a human genetic disease mutation into a directly analogous gene in a fly.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 27, 2015·6 min readExperimental Drug Extends Lifespan and Could Reverse Rett Syndrome: Mouse StudyAccording to researchers, an experimental drug extends lifespan in male mice and ameliorates a number of behavioral symptoms of Rett syndrome in female mice, signifying the disorder may be reversible.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 17, 2017·6 min readFor Keeping X Chromosomes Active, Chromosome 19 Marks the SpotFinding could explain the human sex ration that slightly favors males over females.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 13, 2013·2 min readGene Linked to Common Intellectual DisabilityResearchers take steps to unravel the cause of a commonly inherited intellectual disability, finding a genetic mutation leads to a reduction of certain proteins in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 3, 2018·3 min readGenetic Mechanism Behind Why Males Are More At Risk of Neurodevelopmental DisordersResearchers report there may be a molecular placental pathway that allows females to be more resilient to maternal stress.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 20, 2019·3 min readGenetic Mechanism Involved in How Females Inherit Traits IdentifiedResearchers have identified a specific mechanism involved in how females inherit traits. The findings could help reduce susceptibility to Fragile X and Rett syndrome, the researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 26, 2020·7 min readGenetic Mutations Predispose Individuals to Severe COVID-19Study identifies the TLR7 gene as an essential player in the immune response against coronavirus infection.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 3, 2019·3 min readGenetics researchers find new neurodevelopmental syndromeNKAP-related syndrome, a newly identified neurodevelopmental disorder caused by mutations in the NKPA gene, causes developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, behavioral abnormalities, and musculoskeletal problems in children.Read More
