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·May 2, 2022·4 min read

Does Autism Begin in the Womb?

Researchers found idiopathic autism occurs as the result of epigenetic abnormalities in hematopoietic cells during fetal development, leading to immune dysregulation in the brain and gut.

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·January 13, 2023·5 min read

Why Older Fathers Pass On More Genetic Mutations to Their Offspring

Study of fruit flies reveals genetic mutations are common in the testes of both young and old males, but the mutations are more abundant in older insects. Many of the mutations are removed in the younger flies during spermatogenesis by the body's genetic repair mechanism, but spermatogenesis fails to repair the mutations in older flies.

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·June 27, 2017·6 min read

Mice Provide Insight Into Genetics of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Researchers report that inducing mutation of the CHD8 gene, mice experience cognitive impairments and have increased brain volume. Both conditions are also seen in people with CHD8 mutations. The findings suggest CHD8 plays a role in brain function throughout life and could affect more that early brain development in people on the autism spectrum.

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·December 30, 2020·4 min read

Mutations Associated With Early Onset Dementia Discovered

Disruptions in circulating white blood cells may be a key driver in ALSP, a rare form of early-onset dementia.

This image shows regenerated auditory neurons using gene therapy.

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·April 23, 2014·3 min read

Bionic Ear Technology Used for Gene Therapy

Researchers use electrical pulses delivered from cochlear implants to deliver gene therapy and regrow auditory neurons.

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·July 26, 2022·4 min read

Changes in the Retina Can Be Linked to Parts of the Brain of Healthy Subjects at Risk of Alzheimer’s

In cognitively healthy people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer's, retinal changes have been associated with alterations in the entorhinal cortex, hippocampus, and lingual gyrus. Researchers say retinal changes can be used to track changes in brain structures associated with Alzheimer's in those with genetic risk factors.

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·July 18, 2017·5 min read

A Genetic Influence on Aging Into the 90s, But Not Beyond

A new study challenges previous research into the role of the FOXO3 gene in super-aging. Researchers found the gene did, to a degree, play a role in longevity, but did not affect living to ages 96+ in men or 100+ in women.

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·February 21, 2021·4 min read

Capuchin Monkey Genome Reveals Clues to Its Long Life and Large Brain

A new genetic study reveals the evolution of longevity and larger brains in capuchin monkeys.

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·December 7, 2016·4 min read

TET Proteins Drive Early Neurogenesis

A new study examines the role TET proteins play in neurogenesis and embryogenesis.

This is Sir William Richard Gower's famous Parkinson's disease sketch.

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·September 18, 2013·2 min read

Blood Biomarker Could Mark Severe Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease Patients

Researchers discover a blood biomarker which could predict severe cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson's disease.

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·March 12, 2018·4 min read

Autism’s Social Deficits Are Reversed by an Anti-Cancer Drug

According to researchers, a low dose of the anti cancer drug romidepsin reduced social deficits in animal models of autism.

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·August 21, 2023·5 min read

Ancient Viruses in Our DNA May Fuel Dementia

Researchers discovered a potential link between "endogenous retroviruses" present in the human genome and the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Their study found that these ancient viral remnants might influence the spread of protein aggregates commonly associated with certain dementias.

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Genetics

Does Autism Begin in the Womb?

Why Older Fathers Pass On More Genetic Mutations to Their Offspring

Mice Provide Insight Into Genetics of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Mutations Associated With Early Onset Dementia Discovered

Bionic Ear Technology Used for Gene Therapy

Changes in the Retina Can Be Linked to Parts of the Brain of Healthy Subjects at Risk of Alzheimer’s

A Genetic Influence on Aging Into the 90s, But Not Beyond

Capuchin Monkey Genome Reveals Clues to Its Long Life and Large Brain

TET Proteins Drive Early Neurogenesis

Blood Biomarker Could Mark Severe Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease Patients

Ancient Viruses in Our DNA May Fuel Dementia

Rising Temperatures Show Climate’s Hidden Impact on Substance Use

ChatGPT’s Choices: Overload or Overjoyed? Decoding Decision Dynamics

Worms Illuminate Ancient Emotional Mechanisms

Probing E-Cig and Alcohol’s Joint Assault on the Blood-Brain Barrier

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