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·January 21, 2019·3 min read

Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies

According to a new study, genetic factors heavily influence where we are most likely to store fat on our bodies. Researchers found the relationship between genetics and fat storage is more significant in women than in men.

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·January 21, 2019·3 min read

Depression and Suicide Risk Found in the Genome

Researchers have identified a significant overlap between suicide and major depressive disorder.

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·January 21, 2019·3 min read

Mice Pass On Brain Benefits of Enriched Upbringing to Offspring

Researchers report life experiences may be transgenerationally inherited through a combination of epigenetics and parental behavior.

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·January 20, 2019·3 min read

Evaluating the Effects of Environmental Exposures on Neurological Disorders

Researchers have identified a number of environmental factors, including the herbicide Linuron, as inflammation activators in neurodegenerative disorders.

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·January 20, 2019·5 min read

Specific Gene Variants May Increase Bipolar Risk

According to researchers, CPG2 is significantly less abundant in the brains of those with bipolar disorder. The findings could help develop new diagnostics and treatment for bipolar disorder.

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·January 19, 2019·4 min read

Chaos In the Body Tunes Up the Immune System

A new study reports chaotic swings in the concentration of the NF-kB protein can increase activation of the number of genes not otherwise activates, optimally tuning the immune system.

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·January 19, 2019·4 min read

Genes Reveal Clues About People’s Potential Life Expectancy

Researchers report they are able to predict those who will live longer or die sooner than average based on examining their DNA.

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·January 19, 2019·3 min read

Gene Therapy Promotes Nerve Regeneration

A new study reveals gene therapy in combination with neurosurgery can help to improve the rate of survival and promote regeneration of nerve fibers.

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·January 18, 2019·3 min read

Genetic Variant Implicated in Schizophrenia Development

Researchers report a genetic variant that prevents correct functioning of the NMDAR receptor may play a role in the development of schizophrenia.

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·January 17, 2019·4 min read

Wired for Obesity: Genes Involved in Development Can Affect Body Weight

Study reveals people with obesity have more mutations in semaphorin signaling in the hypothalamus, implying semaphorins may be critical for maintaining a healthy body weight.

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·January 17, 2019·3 min read

Epigenetics Contributes to Male and Female Differences in Fear Memories

A new mouse study reveals males recall fearful memories better than females. Researchers attribute the difference to the gene Cdk5, which has previously been implicated in creating fear memories and stress behaviors. The study reports Cdk5 is naturally activated in males, but not females.