FeaturedGenetics·August 10, 2016·4 min read‘Aggressive Drunk’ Gene May Protect Carriers From Obesity and Associated RisksA new study suggests carriers of a genetic mutation in the serotonin 2B receptor may be protected from obesity and insulin resistance.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·August 9, 2016·7 min readHundreds of New Genes That Could Contribute to Autism FlaggedResearchers have created a machine learning program that soured the entire human genome to predict which genes could contribute to ASD.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
AutismFeaturedGenetics·August 4, 2016·6 min readHuman-Neanderthal Gene Variance is Involved in AutismResearchers report a specific gene structure emerged recently and with unprecedented speed.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2016·5 min read“Use it or Lose it” to Defend Against Memory LossResearchers report a on a correlation between higher levels of NPTX2 and better brain volume and memory.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 3, 2016·5 min readNovel Genetic Mutation May Lead to the Progressive Loss of Motor FunctionResearchers have identified a mechanism that appears to be responsible for a rare form of pediatric neuropathy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 2, 2016·4 min readHow a Single Gene May Protect Against Causes of Neurodegenerative DiseasesResearchers provide new insights into the role of UBQLN2 in removing toxic protein clumps.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·August 1, 2016·3 min readTapping Crowd Sourced Data Unearths a Trove of Depression GenesResearchers use data shared by people who purchased their genetic profiles via online services to identify 15 genome sites linked to depression in people with European ancestry.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 1, 2016·4 min readNew Areas of the Brain Identified Where ALS Gene is ActiveResearchers report they have identified two regions of a mouse brain where a gene implicated in ALS is expressed.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·August 1, 2016·2 min readResearchers Identify Autism Genes Using New ApproachResearchers have developed a new machine learning system that analyzes the entire human genome to predict which genes may cause ASD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 27, 2016·5 min readIndicators of Parkinson’s Found in Unexpected PlacesGenetic changes associated with Parkinson's disease have been found in liver, fat, immune and developmental cells, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 26, 2016·6 min readGenetic Factors Responsible for Creating Anatomical Patterns in the CortexA new study reports anatomical patterning in the brain's cortex is controlled by genetic factors.Read More
