FeaturedGenetics·August 10, 2016‘Aggressive Drunk’ Gene May Protect Carriers From Obesity and Associated RisksA new study suggests carriers of a genetic mutation in the serotonin 2B receptor may be protected from obesity and insulin resistance. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologypain·October 17, 2017‘Busybody’ Protein May Get On Your Nerves, But That’s A Good ThingResearchers have identified a protein that is critical for pain signaling. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·July 11, 2019‘Crosstalk’ between genes promotes brain inflammation in Alzheimer’sFindings could help in the development of treatments to prevent brain inflammation associated with Alzheimer's disease. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·April 3, 2019‘Depression Genes’ May Not ExistContradicting previous studies, UC Boulder researchers report there is no clear evidence of any candidate gene associated with depression. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 16, 2013‘Individualized’ Therapy for the Brain Targets Specific Gene Mutations Causing Dementia and ALSUsing neurons created from iPS cells derived from people with ALS, researchers develop a new drug which appears to halt the impact of the genetic mutations in some forms of ALS and dementia. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 21, 2019‘Key player’ identified in genetic link to psychiatric conditionsCYFIP1 plays a key role in the damaging effects of 15q11.2 deletion. When CYFIP1 is missing, myelin abnormalities occur. The findings shed light on how psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and autism, may develop. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 15, 2019‘Lack of Cleaning’ in Brain Cells is Central to Alzheimer’sResearchers report dysfunctional mitophagy may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. When mitophagy is improved, symptoms of Alzheimer's almost disappeared in animal models of the disease. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·June 10, 2019‘Like Looking at a Miracle’: Baby Blossoms Thanks to Gene Therapy For Spinal Muscular AtrophyZolgensma, an FDA approved gene therapy, supplements the production of the SMN protein to improve motor neuron function in children with spinal muscular atrophy after just one dose. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 12, 2016‘Mini Brains’ Created to Study Neurological DiseasesResearchers report they have successfully developed 'mini-brains' made up of the many neurons and cells in the human brain. The mini brains could allow for better research and reduce the need for animal testing. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 18, 2018‘Missing in Action’ Multiple Sclerosis Genes DiscoveredResearchers have identified four new genes that act independently as risk factors for multiple sclerosis. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 20, 2018‘Missing Mutation’ Found in Severe Infant EpilepsyResearchers establish SCN3A genetic mutations cause infantile epileptic encephalopathy. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 18, 2017‘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
