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·January 4, 2021·3 min read

Scientists Seek Insight Into Parkinson’s, Addiction by Tracking Gene Expression in the Brain

New studies are set to explore how gene expression alters the brain's response to drug abuse, and to screen for genes that could help brain cells withstand Parkinson's disease.

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·March 11, 2024·4 min read

Unlocking the Chill: Protein Behind Cold Sensation Found

Researchers identified GluK2 as the key protein that enables mammals to sense cold temperatures. This discovery, building on earlier work with the C. elegans worm, provides crucial insight into the molecular mechanisms of cold perception and has significant implications for understanding and treating conditions that alter cold sensitivity.

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·May 2, 2022·5 min read

Gene Therapy Reverses Effects of Autism-Linked Mutation in Brain Organoids

A brain organoid study reveals how a genetic mutation associated with Pitt-Hopkins syndrome, a profound form of autism, disrupts neural development. Using gene-editing technology, researchers recovered the function of the TCF4 gene and effectively restored neural structure and function.

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·March 15, 2017·3 min read

Brain Aging Gene Discovered

Researchers have identified a genetic variant that can accelerate normal brain aging in older people by up to 12 years.

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·September 11, 2020·4 min read

Site of Male Sexual Desire Uncovered in Brain

Researchers have uncovered specific regions of brain tissue where aromatase is present, that drives male sexual desire. Aromatase converts testosterone into estrogen in the brain, driving male sexual activity.

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·September 5, 2014·2 min read

Disease in a Dish Approach Could Aid Huntington’s Disease Discovery

Researchers use iPSCs to create a disease in a dish model of Huntington's disease in transgenic nonhuman primates.

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·May 14, 2019·4 min read

How stressed-out gut bacteria may trigger autoimmune response

Chronic social stress in mice induces the expression of virulent genes in the gut microbiota. The altered microbiota increases the presence of effector T helper cells in the lymph nodes and induces myelin autoreactive cells. Exposure to chronic stress, therefore, may increase the risk of developing autoimmune diseases for some individuals with a susceptibility.

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·February 17, 2020·2 min read

Disease-causing repeats help human neurons function

Study reports repeats in genes associated with Fragile X syndrome normally regulate how and when proteins are made in neurons.

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·December 21, 2015·3 min read

Epigenetic Aging Accelerated by Lifetime Stress

Lifetime exposure to stress hormones affects the regulation of genes associated with aging and age related diseases, a new study reports.

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·March 14, 2019·5 min read

Serotonin Can Directly Regulate Gene Expression Inside Brain Cells

Serotonin can chemically attach to histone proteins in the cell nucleus to help regulate gene expression. The findings may provide a better understanding of an array of psychological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.

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·July 30, 2019·4 min read

The surprising link between a babies’ weeble-wobble and the genetics of motor control

A new fruit fly study reveals a simple genetic system is behind complex movements. The finding sheds light on motor control issues associated with neurodegenerative diseases.