FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·December 27, 2017·7 min readShedding Light on Cause of Postpartum DepressionResearchers report a protein that mediates dysregulation of the HPA axis may induce postpartum disorder in some new moms.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 27, 2017·4 min readPotential Path to Repair Nerves Damaged by Multiple SclerosisFindings could lead to neuroprotective treatment for MS that are tailored to repair damage cause by the disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 21, 2017·5 min readHow Genes Influence Performance of Sleep Deprived PeoplePeople with a variation of the DRD2 gene are more resilient to the effects of sleep deprivation when completing tasks that require cognitive flexibility, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·December 21, 2017·3 min readPersonality Trait Shares Genetic Link With DepressionUniversity of Edinburgh researchers report many genes linked to neuroticism are also linked to depression. The findings may help to develop more personalized treatments with depressive disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 20, 2017·6 min readFirst Step Toward CRISPR Cure For ALSUC Berkeley researchers report they have successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to delay symptoms and extend lifespan in mouse models of ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 20, 2017·5 min readChildhood Aggression: Rooted in Genetics, Influenced by EnvironmentWhile both reactive and proactive aggression in children appears to be genetic, it is the environment the child is exposed to that determines whether the behavior gets worse or better as the child ages, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 16, 2017·6 min readAfter 12 Years of Searching for Cause of Bipolar Disorder, Researchers Conclude it Has ManyFollowing a 12 year long study, researchers have identified seven phenoclasses that can help doctors to diagnose and track the progression of bipolar disorder in patients.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 15, 2017·4 min readTo Sleep or Not to Sleep: The Complex Genetic Network Behind Sleep DurationNIH researchers have identified a set of genes they believe could explain why some people need more, or less, sleep that others. The findings could help to develop new treatments for a variety of sleep disorders from insomnia to narcolepsy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2017·3 min readAnti-Stress Compound Reduces Obesity and Diabetes RiskA protein associated with anxiety and depression has been found to act as a link between the stress regulatory system and metabolic processes, research report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·December 12, 2017·4 min readEpigenetic Aging Linked to Bipolar DisorderA new study reports people with bipolar disorder may have accelerated epigenetic aging. The findings could explain why people with bipolar are more likely to develop, and even die from, age related diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 12, 2017·3 min readTime of Day Affects Severity of Autoimmune DiseaseResearchers shed light on how the circadian rhythm and time of day impact immune response in autoimmune diseases. The findings could help in the development of new treatments to tackle a range of autoimmune disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 12, 2017·2 min readDrug Lowers Deadly Huntington’s ProteinUCL researchers report clinical trials of IONIS-HTTRx have shown success in reducing the huntinting protein in the nervous system of those with Huntington's disease. The drug is safe and well tolerated by human patients, the researchers note.Read More