FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 28, 2018·3 min readGenes that Regulate How Much We DreamA new study identifies two genes which regulate how much we dream. The genes, Chrm1 and Chrm3, play a key role in regulating REM sleep and function in different ways.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 5, 2019·4 min readResearch identifies genetic causes of poor sleepAn uncommon variant of the PDE11A gene impacts both quality and duration of sleep. Genetic regions linked to sleep quality are also associated with serotonin production. The study also reveals those with the same hip circumference and a higher waist circumference sleep less, although the effect is small.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2016·5 min readDrink Seeking Rats Provide Sobering Look Into Genetics of AlcoholismResearchers have identified 930 genes associated with alcoholism by comparing the genomes of rats addicted to alcohol and those that abstained.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 15, 2020·3 min readStem cells exert tight control over the timing of brain developmentNeural stem cells affect the trajectory and timing of division in brain development more than previously believed. The findings provide insight into the mechanisms controlling early brain development and shed light on the evolution of the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 29, 2018·4 min readUncovering the Early Origins of Huntington’s DiseaseRockefeller University researchers reveal Huntington's neurons are much larger than healthy cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 6, 2017·4 min readA Star is Born: Lesser Known Brain Cells Take Center StageResearchers have derived a new method for deriving astrocytes from stem cells, opening the door to new research into neuroinflammatory diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 26, 2020·5 min readGenetic architecture of gray matter revealedA worldwide scientific collaboration has produced the first genetic map of the cerebral cortex. The map identifies more than 300 genetic variants that influence cortical structure and play roles in psychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 6, 2018·4 min readAlzheimer’s Risk Gene May Aggravate Neurological Air Pollution Effects in ChildrenAccording to researchers, children who carry the APOE4 gene and who are exposed to air pollution have higher behavior problem scores and their attention capacity was slower to develop.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 26, 2016·3 min readPotential ‘Guardian’ Against Neurodegeneration IdentifiedAccording to a new study, a protein called Tet3FL removes methyl groups from specific genes, keeping them active.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 12, 2017·4 min readDieting Causes Epigenetic Changes During AgeingAccording to researchers, dietary restrictions can lead to alterations in lipid metabolism, which helps to increase lifespan in mice.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 6, 2016·4 min readNew Gene Shown to Cause Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers have identified that mutations in the TMEM230 gene may be a cause of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·November 5, 2021·4 min readThe Role of Gene Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease in Brain’s Immune CellsDeleting ABI3, a gene associated with Alzheimer's disease, significantly increased amyloid-beta accumulation in the brain and decreased the amount of microglia around amyloid-plaques, researchers report.Read More
