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·December 5, 2016·4 min read

Researchers Uncover Possible Source of Genetic Errors Causing Multiple Diseases

Copies for CAG and CTG triplets repeat themselves numerous times and disrupt normal gene sequences in some neurodegenerative diseases, a new study reports.

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·December 4, 2016·6 min read

Researchers Uncover More Genetic Links to Brain Cancer Cell Growth

Researchers believe their findings could lead to new targets for brain cancer therapies.

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·December 4, 2016·5 min read

Genetic Connection Between Parkinson’s and Cognitive Decline

Mutations of the GBA gene, a known risk factor for Parkinson's disease, appear to also influence the development of cognitive decline, a new study reports.

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·December 1, 2016·5 min read

Neural Stem Cells Serve as RNA Highways Too

Researchers observe molecules moving along the length of neural stem cells.

Image shows a hand holding a DNA double helix.

Autism Featured Genetics

·December 1, 2016·4 min read

New Genetic Cause of Autism Identified

Researchers have identified a new autism linked gene and the mechanism by which its mutation can cause autism.

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·November 29, 2016·9 min read

Study Zeros In on Gene That Limits Desire to Drink Alcohol

A new study reports researchers have identified a gene variant that appears to suppress the desire for some to drink alcohol.

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·November 28, 2016·4 min read

Rare, Severe Neurological Disease Linked to Protein Trafficking Gene

Researchers have discovered that a severe form of epileptic encephalopathy is caused by recessive loss-of-function mutations in the gene DENND5A.

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·November 28, 2016·5 min read

Small RNA Identified That Offers Clues for Quieting the ‘Voices’ of Schizophrenia

A new study identifies a microRNA that may be essential to restoring normal function in a brain circuit associated with auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia.