Study shows how the nervous system can transmit information across multiple generations
Neural small RNAs regulate germline genes to control behavior transgenerationally in nematodes.... Read More...
Genetics
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Nanotechnology treatment reverses multiple sclerosis in mice
Extracting nanosized exosomes from bone marrow stem cells and injecting them into mice, researchers reverse symptoms of multiple sclerosis.... Read More...
Individuals who attempt suicide carry an increased genetic liability for depression, regardless of their psychiatric disorder
A genetic liability for major depression increases suicide risk across other psychiatric disorders. ... Read More...
Gene mutation evolved to cope with modern high-sugar diets
A variant of the CHC22 gene evolved to help people adapt to the modern, higher sugar diet. However, many people still retain the older version of the genetic variant, which does not allow for correct metabolism of modern diets and may be linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes.... Read More...
‘Only the stressed die young’: Trade-off mechanisms between stress, resilience and longevity
Flies lacking Ets21c died much faster when exposed to oxidative stress. Findings reveal a new molecular switch that could be responsible for a longer life and stress resilience.... Read More...
Researchers discover cells that change their identity during normal development
Melanocytes, a type of pigment cell in zebrafish, can transform after development into a different cell type.... Read More...
Gene Reduces Benefit of Exercise in Preventing Alzheimer’s
Carrying the risk variant of the ABCA7 gene reduces the ability of exercise to increase cognitive performance and memory abilities in older African Americans, increasing the risk for Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...
Intranasal stem cell therapy restores smell in mice
The sense of smell has been restored to mice suffering olfactory problems with the aid of stem cell therapies. The findings provide the basis for transitional research to see whether intranasal stem cell treatments can be beneficial for those who have lost their sense of smell.... Read More...
Research confirms gut-brain connection in autism
Genetic mutations, which occur in both the brain and gut, could be a main cause of autism. Using mouse models of ASD, researchers discovered the neuroligin-3 R451C mutation affects neural communication in the brain and causes dysfunction in the gut. The findings strengthen the gut-brain hypothesis of autism.... Read More...
Could a small fish prompt a leap forward for Alzheimer’s disease research?
Using zebrafish models, researchers detected genes with altered levels of expression. The genetic variations were associated with abnormalities with mitochondrial function and the production of ATP. ... Read More...
Researchers explore the epigenetics of daytime sleepiness
Methylation sites have been identified in multiple genes implicated in daytime sleepiness. ... Read More...
GWAS identifies new risk loci for harmful alcohol use
Genome-wide study identifies five novel alcohol use risk loci which can pass on the risk of developing alcohol abuse disorder from parents to children.... Read More...