How Redheads Inherit Their Flaming Locks
Researchers have identified eight genes linked to red hair. The study also found almost 200 genes associated with hair texture, color and whether the hair grows straight or curly.... Read More...
Genetics
Genetics articles related to neuroscience research will be listed here.
Siblings of Children with ASD or ADHD Are At Elevated Risk of Both Disorders
According to a new study, siblings of children diagnosed with ASD or ADHD have an increased risk of being diagnosed with the disorders themselves. Researchers found the odds of being diagnosed with ASD were 30 times higher for those who had older siblings with autism, and 3.7 times higher for ADHD diagnosis.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Patients Classified in Six Subgroups
Researchers have identified cognitive subgroups related to genetic differences in Alzheimer's patients. The findings, researchers say, could open the door for more personalized treatments of the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...
Gene that Lets You Eat As Much As You Like Holds Promise Against Obesity
Removing the RCAN1 gene in mice reduced weight gain, even when the animals were fed high fat diets for prolonged periods of time. Researchers say the findings could help develop new treatments to help prevent obesity in humans.... Read More...
Life Has a New Ingredient
Researchers report inosine could be a potential route to the first RNA and the origin to life on Earth.... Read More...
Genetic Background of Autism Connected to Stem Cell Dysfunction
Researchers report functional alterations in L-type calcium channels were detected in models of Fragile X syndrome.... Read More...
Researchers Pinpoint Genes Tied to Dementia
Researchers have identified two major groups of genes involved in mutations that result in an overproduction of tau. The findings could offer new avenues for treatments to slow the progression of dementia.... Read More...
Experimental Cancer Drug Shows Promise for Parkinson’s
Tasquinimod, a new cancer drug, appears to control genes associated with Parkinson's disease, a new study reports. ... Read More...
Schizophrenia Symptoms Alleviated: Mouse Study
Researchers have alleviated schizophrenia symptoms in mice by restoring the ErbB4 receptor.... Read More...
First Risk Genes for ADHD Discovered
Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding the development of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In a new study, the researchers reveal they have identified specific gene variants which increase the risk of ADHD.... Read More...
How Ancient Virus Got Cannabis High
Researchers provide the first cannabis chromosome map, revealing ancient viruses contributed to the evolution of marijuana.... Read More...
Brain Responses to Language in Toddlers with ASD Linked to Altered Gene Expression
Researchers report differential brain responses to speech in toddlers with ASD is associated with widespread gene expression activity in blood leukocyte cells.... Read More...