New application of DNA editing technique, CRISPR-Cas9, may open the door the new treatments for cancer and autism. Read More
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Researchers have identified more than 40 common genes in cancer and autism disorders. Read More
Researchers found a close association between high aluminum content in brain tissue and amyloid-beta location in post-mortem samples of people with familial Alzheimer's disease. The findings back up previous claims that aluminum exposure may be linked to the development of the neurodegenerative disease. Read More
A new immunotherapy treatment for ALS patients is not only safe, but can also help slow the progression of the disease, researchers report. Read More
Forced expression of the BP3 protein allowed obese mice to reduce their fat mass, despite having a genetic predisposition to eat all the time. Read More
Researchers identify regions of genes linked to Behçet’s disease, a poorly understood condition that causes painful and serious symptoms, including ulcers and brain inflammation. The study identified novel gene variants in the inflammatory disorder and uncovered data that could apply to studies of other diseases. Read More
Our moods, sleeping patterns, smoking status and how easily we tan may be traced back to our Neanderthal DNA, Max Planck Institute researchers report. Read More
Researchers have identified several new biological markers to measure the progression of the inherited neurodegenerative disorder Huntington's disease. Read More
Max Planck researchers announce they have developed a new tool that can assist with precise genome editing in neurons. Read More
A new study reveals that most of the specific genes long thought to be linked to intelligence probably have no bearing on one’s IQ. And it may be some time before researchers can identify intelligence’s specific genetic roots. Read More
Neuroimaging reveals Holocaust survivors have decreased gray matter in brain structures associated with emotional processing, memory, and social cognition. Early results show similar neuroanatomical changes in the children of survivors, suggesting an epigenetic link. Read More
The protein ACBP directly influences neurons that help both rodents and humans maintain a healthy weight. Read More
