FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·October 26, 2016·4 min readGenetic Risk Factor for Binge Eating DiscoveredA new study has identified a gene that appears to be associated with binge eating.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 25, 2016·8 min readVitamin D Engages Longevity Gene to Increase Lifespan: C. elgans StudyVitamin D appears to engage longevity genes to increase lifespan and prevent the accumulation of neurotoxic proteins linked to age related diseases, such as Alzheimer's, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 25, 2016·4 min readStudy Identifies Two New Genes Responsible for Alzheimer’s in African AmericansResearchers have discovered two genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease among African Americans.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 24, 2016·5 min readPossible Strategy Identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseNew research could lead to the development of treatments to correct mitochondrial dysfunction associated with Charcot Marie Tooth disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 23, 2016·4 min readEarliest Evidence in Fossil Record for Right Handedness DiscoveredResearchers have found the earliest evidence to date of right handedness in fossil records dating back 1.8 million years.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·October 22, 2016·7 min readGene Links Risk of Psychiatric Disease to Reduced Synapse NumbersAccording to researchers, a mutation in a gene associated with brain development may dispose people to various psychiatric illnesses as it reduces synapse numbers. Lithium may help to restore some of the synapses.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 22, 2016·4 min readOverlooked Molecules May Revolutionize Understanding of the Immune SystemIn a historic breakthrough, researchers have discovered thousands of new immune system signals. The findings hold potential implications for immunotherapies, autoimmune disease treatments and vaccine developments.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 21, 2016·4 min readStudy Finds Novel Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Among IcelandersResearchers estimate carriers of a gene that is significantly enriched in Icelanders have a six fold increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 21, 2016·5 min readThe Role of RNA Binding Proteins in ALSFindings from a new ALS study provide a novel therapeutic target for the disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 20, 2016·6 min readMale Mice Model Human Speech DefectA study using male mice with a specific genetic mutation provides an innovative way to study how genes affect vocal sound sequencing.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 14, 2016·5 min readVitamins A and C Help Erase Cell MemoriesFindings could help develop new regenerative medicines and provide additional understanding of how we are able to reprogram cells from one form to another.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·October 14, 2016·4 min readEating Disorder Gene Alters Feeding and Behavior in Female MiceA new study has identified a biological pathway associated with the risk for developing an eating disorder.Read More