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·November 23, 2022·5 min read

Gene That Guides Earliest Social Behaviors Could Be Key to Understanding Autism

The TOP2a gene controls a network of genes that contribute to ASD. Drugs that suppress TOP2a during development can turn on a cluster of other genes that disrupt brain development and increase autism risks. Alterations to the TOP2a gene may be responsible for the social behavioral difficulties associated with ASD.

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·November 22, 2022·3 min read

New Alzheimer’s Genes Discovered in World’s Largest Study

Researchers have identified two new genes, ATP8B4 and ABCA1, that are implicated in Alzheimer's disease. The genes impact the brain's immune system and cholesterol processing, leading to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 22, 2022·5 min read

RNA-Targeting Strategy to Repair Genetic Cause of ALS and Dementia Developed

A novel compound eliminates disease-causing segments of RNA associated with ALS and dementia, and restores the health of neurons in mouse models.

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·November 22, 2022·4 min read

Gene-Delivering Viruses Reach the Brain in Step Toward Gene Therapy for Neurological Diseases

Researchers have developed a family of adeno-associated viral vectors (AAVs) that are able to cross the blood-brain barrier to deliver gene therapies directly to the brain.

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·November 21, 2022·5 min read

Gene Mutation Leading To Autism Found to Overstimulate Brain Cells

A gene associated with autism overstimulates brain cells far greater in neurons without the mutation.

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·November 21, 2022·3 min read

Children With ADHD Differ Genetically From People Who Are Diagnosed as Adults

Children diagnosed with ADHD have a higher genetic overlap with autism spectrum disorder while adults diagnosed with ADHD have a higher genetic overlap with depression.

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·November 18, 2022·3 min read

What Underpins Exceptional Longevity?

A new study will investigate the genetic and biological mysteries of extreme longevity and healthy aging.

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·November 18, 2022·2 min read

Genetic Markers for Autism, Hiding in Plain Sight

It is estimated that 80% of autism is inherited, but causative genes are hard to identify. Researchers have identified the ACMSD gene as being associated with non-verbal types of ASD.

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·November 17, 2022·4 min read

Genetic Links Between Traits Are Often Overstated

Researchers say estimates of how strongly diseases and traits share genetic signals could be over-inflated. Instead, they suggest, mating patterns may help explain the biological relationship between traits.

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·November 16, 2022·7 min read

Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Undermines Insulation of Brain’s ‘Wiring’

When people carry the Alzheimer's associated APOE4 gene, oligodendrocytes fail to transport fatty molecules to wrap neurons that make brain circuitry connections. This deficit of myelin may contribute to the pathology and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 16, 2022·3 min read

How Is Puberty Onset Developmentally Programmed?

The developmental onset of puberty is dependent upon the TBX3 gene, a new study reports. Researchers also found puberty onset is linked to neural differentiation during the development of the hypothalamus.