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·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.

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·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.

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·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.

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·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.

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·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.

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·April 12, 2016·2 min read

Is Neuroticism Genetic?

Researchers reveal neuroticism can be linked to nine new distinct gene associations.

Image shows neural progenitor cells infected with Zika.

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·April 11, 2016·2 min read

Zika Virus Reduced Growth and Induces Cell Death in Human Minibrains

Researchers unravel some key features of Zika virus on the developing brain.

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·April 8, 2016·4 min read

A Newly Discovered Way For Cells to Die

Researchers explore the molecular mechanism that causes linker cell death in worms.

Image shows how a hemorrhagic stroke can occur in the brain.

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·April 8, 2016·4 min read

Set of Genes Linked to Stroke and Dementia Identified

Researchers believe they have identified a new set of genes that could be responsible for stroke and dementia.

Image shows chart of disease and functional pathways.

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·April 7, 2016·5 min read

Detailed Analysis of Autism Associated Genes Finds Involvement in Key Pathways and Processes

Researchers have identified key underlying biological processes that involve some of the hundreds of genes known to contribute to the risk of autism spectrum disorders.