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·September 19, 2023·5 min read

The Dance of Histones and Genetics Makes Us Who We Are

Epigenetics explores how external factors, such as diet or stress, can temporarily influence the expression of our genes. At the molecular heart of this process are histones, protein structures which DNA coils around.

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·September 18, 2023·5 min read

Mystery Behind Neuron Death in Alzheimer’s Decoded

Researchers have unveiled the mystery behind neuron death in Alzheimer's disease. A groundbreaking study reveals that neurons undergo a programmed cell death, necroptosis, when exposed to amyloid plaques and tau tangles, hallmark proteins linked to Alzheimer's.

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·September 18, 2023·5 min read

Genetic Link Between Eating Disorders and Alcohol Use Discovered

A comprehensive study of adolescent twins unveils a genetic nexus between disordered eating and alcohol use disorders (AUDs). This correlation underscores worse outcomes, including fatality, especially when these conditions manifest simultaneously in younger teens.

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·September 18, 2023·5 min read

The Molecular Mechanisms of Synaptic Variability in Neural Diversity

Researchers reveal the intricate ways individual neurons communicate, even within the same type. Through their research on Drosophila fruit flies, they spotlight a protein, Complexin, responsible for curbing spontaneous neurotransmitter chatter.

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·September 13, 2023·6 min read

Innovative Gene Screening in Human Tissue May Unlock Autism’s Secrets

Researchers pioneered a groundbreaking method called "CHOOSE" to investigate genes tied to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within human tissue. This technique allows for simultaneous examination of key transcriptional regulator genes linked to autism in a single organoid. Utilizing CHOOSE, the team pinpointed mutations in 36 genes known to heighten autism risk, shedding light on how they influence brain development.

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·September 6, 2023·5 min read

New Alzheimer’s Genetic Markers Unearthed

Researchers unearthed fresh gene variations related to Alzheimer’s disease risk, potentially paving the way for predictive blood tests. The study, targeting the APOE gene, identified 15 new variations linked to Alzheimer's likelihood.

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·September 4, 2023·5 min read

Two Key Genes Revealed in Chemotherapy Resistance

Researchers identified two genes - NEK2 and INHBA - responsible for causing chemotherapy resistance in head and neck cancer patients. Remarkably, when these genes are silenced, previously resistant cancer cells begin responding to chemotherapy.

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·August 30, 2023·9 min read

Could A Gene Be A Hidden Shield Against Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s?

Researchers identified a gene allele, known as DR4, that offers more than a 10% average reduction in the risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. The study, involving hundreds of thousands of people from various ancestries, suggests a potential role of the tau protein in both conditions.

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·August 29, 2023·6 min read

Genes Behind Depression Could Pave Way for Other Mental Disorders

Researchers completed the largest-ever genetic study on depression, encompassing 1.3 million genomes. Their findings indicate that individuals with hospital-treated depression have an increased genetic risk for other psychiatric conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance abuse.

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·August 28, 2023·5 min read

New Cell Atlas Signals Hope for Aging Visual Impairments

Researchers created a groundbreaking "cell atlas" of the human eye that could revolutionize treatments for blinding diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration. The atlas identifies nearly 160 unique cell types across different eye structures, and pinpoints which genes each cell type expresses.

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·August 27, 2023·9 min read

A Protein Guardian of Our Genes and Immune System Identified

Researchers identified a critical protein called midnolin that degrades short-lived nuclear proteins, solving a long-standing biological mystery. These proteins play essential roles in gene expression, affecting brain development, learning, and immune responses.

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·August 24, 2023·5 min read

The Bitter Truth: Illness, Inflammation, and the Genetic Code of Taste

A new study delves into the relationship between taste perception and immune function, focusing on the bitter taste experienced during illness. The study identified that inflammation elevates aversion to bitter tastes, a change stemming from the taste buds.

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Genetics

The Dance of Histones and Genetics Makes Us Who We Are

Mystery Behind Neuron Death in Alzheimer’s Decoded

Genetic Link Between Eating Disorders and Alcohol Use Discovered

The Molecular Mechanisms of Synaptic Variability in Neural Diversity

Innovative Gene Screening in Human Tissue May Unlock Autism’s Secrets

New Alzheimer’s Genetic Markers Unearthed

Two Key Genes Revealed in Chemotherapy Resistance

Could A Gene Be A Hidden Shield Against Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s?

Genes Behind Depression Could Pave Way for Other Mental Disorders

A Protein Guardian of Our Genes and Immune System Identified

The Bitter Truth: Illness, Inflammation, and the Genetic Code of Taste

Jamais Vu: When the Familiar Turns Eerily New

New Tools Illuminate Myelin Growth in Infants

From Vinyl to Visions: Fruit Flies Showcase Decision-Making Prowess

Jellyfish Show Remarkable Learning Skills

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