Study reveals an abundance of the CRMP2 protein in people with schizophrenia. The findings could lead to a blood-based biomarker test for the mental health disorder.
Study identifies a rare class of genetic differences transmitted from non-autistic parents to their children on the autism spectrum.
VNTR2-1, a recently identified region of DNA, appears to drive the activity of the telomerase gene. The telomerase gene has previously been found to prevent aging in specific cells.
Researchers identified a novel, direct link between autism and the SUV39H2 gene.
The release of neurotransmitters in the brain is impaired in people with schizophrenia who have the neurexin 1 gene mutation.
Using human stem cells to develop a brain organoid model, researchers were able to show exposure to a common pesticide synergizes with an autism-linked gene mutation. The study provides clear evidence that genetics and environment may combine to disrupt neurodevelopment.
Early-life exposure to antibiotics could impact brain development in areas associated with emotional and cognitive function, a new study reports. Researchers found penicillin exposure in infant mice altered the microbiome and gene expression in key areas of the developing brain.
Research shows the role the molecular hauler KIF5C plays in long-term memory and synaptic plasticity.
Study reveals eleven genetic variants spanning ten genes, including previously unknown variants in two known Alzheimer's risk genes.
Study points to the evolutionary and developmental similarities between sensory cells in the inner ear and skin.
People are less averse to the use of CRISPR gene editing in agriculture if the technology is used to promote disease resistance in animals. However, people tend to dislike the use of CRISPR when it comes to new breeding methods.
Brain cells snap DNA in more places and in more cell types than previously realized in order to express genes for learning and memory.
