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·September 22, 2017·4 min read

Multi-Gene Test Predicts Alzheimer’s Better Than ApoE4 Alone

UCSF researchers have developed a new genetic risk factor test that takes into account more than 24 genetic variants, each of which are associated with a small risk of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers say the test is a better method to help identify preclinical Alzheimer's than testing for ApoE4 alone.

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·September 21, 2017·5 min read

Gene Immunotherapy Protects Against Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse Study

A new study in Molecular Therapy reveals gene immunotherapy is able to reverse symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis, and even prevent the disease from appearing in mice.

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·September 21, 2017·4 min read

Neuron Types in Brain Are Defined by Gene Activity Shaping Their Communication Patterns

A new Cell study reports on the molecular-genetic basis of neural cell types. The study reports families of gene encoding proteins involved in neurotransmission define neurons by determining which cells they connect to and how they communicate.

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·September 20, 2017·5 min read

Faulty Cell Signaling Derails Cerebral Cortex Development, Could It Lead to Autism?

Researchers reveal the deletion of a specific protein in progenitor cells leads to disrupted brain development.

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·September 20, 2017·5 min read

Immune Cells May Heal Bleeding Brain After Strokes

A new study reports immune cells called neutrophils may help the brain recover following intracerebral hemorrhage.

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·September 20, 2017·6 min read

Newly Identified Role of ApoE4 Suggests Possible Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’s

A new Nature study reports blocking ApoE4 may help prevent inflammation and cell death that contribute to Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 19, 2017·6 min read

Eight Autism Related Mutations in One Gene

USC researchers have identified eight autism associated mutations within the TRIO gene.

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·September 18, 2017·5 min read

Markers For Severe Form of Multiple Sclerosis Identified

Researchers from Yale University have discovered tow cytokines that could help explain how some people develop PPMS. They report a simple genetic test could be used to identify those most at risk of developing progressive multiple sclerosis.

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·September 18, 2017·3 min read

‘My Genes Made Me Do It’: Behavioral Genetic Evidence in Criminal Court

Despite growing evidence linking genetics to some criminal behavior, researchers report using genetic evidence is a court room is likely not to be an effective tool in persuading juries that a defendant is less culpable for their actions.

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·September 17, 2017·4 min read

Novel Genetic Mutation Discovered in Parkinson’s Disease Patient

Researchers have identified a novel genetic mutation linked to Parkinson's disease. The researchers note the mutation is not found in the neurologically normal general population may indicate that variants of the ACMSD gene may increase Parkinson's risk.

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·September 16, 2017·7 min read

Unveiling the Mystery of Why We Age

Researchers have identified genes that contribute to autophagy. The findings shed light on the origins of the aging process and provide evidence that aging arises as a quirk of evolution.