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·April 15, 2016·4 min read

Three New Primate Species Discovered in Madagascar

Researchers use genetic techniques to identify three new primate species in Madagascar.

Autism Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 14, 2016·5 min read

Lower Cancer Rates in People With Autism Despite Increased Mutations in Cancer Driving Genes

A new study reports that although people with autism have increased genetic mutations that drive cancer, they have lower rates of the disease.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 14, 2016·4 min read

How Congenital Transmission of Viruses May Affect Development of Fetal Brain

A new study reports the transmission of viruses from mother to her unborn child may cause abnormal brain development in the fetus.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·April 14, 2016·4 min read

Memory Suppressor Gene May Hold Key to New Alzheimer’s Treatments

Researchers have identified a unique memory suppressor gene that may be useful for developing new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

Diagram shows how the gene affects speech.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 14, 2016·5 min read

New Insights Into Stuttering

A new study using mice with the genetic defect for a human speech disorder could help researchers better understand the molecular and neurological basis for stuttering.

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·April 13, 2016·3 min read

Protein Could Hold Key For Understanding Alzheimer’s Development

According to a new study, protein PITRM1 may be involved in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Autism Featured Genetics

·April 12, 2016·3 min read

Understanding Genes Linked to Autism Relevant Behavior in High Risk Siblings

Researchers report on a link between the dopamine system and initiating joint attention in children at high risk for autism.

Featured Genetics

·April 12, 2016·5 min read

Immune System Proteins Responsible for Fine Tuning and Reducing Motor Control

Researchers discover proteins that play an important role in the immune system may be responsible for fine tuning motor control during development and reducing motor function as we age.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 12, 2016·4 min read

Proteins That May Protect Against Age Related Illnesses Discovered

Researchers have discovered six proteins that could help us to better understand how we age and could also potentially unlock new insights into a range of aging related diseases.