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·February 11, 2016·5 min read

Novel Neuroprotective Therapy Found to Enhance Memory

Study highlights the neuroprotective potential of SKIP.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 11, 2016·3 min read

Memory Suppressor That May Play a Role in Autism Identified

Researchers have identified one specific microRNA that has strong links to a number of neuropsychiatric disorders, including autism spectrum disorder.

Featured Genetics Neurology Pain

·February 11, 2016·3 min read

Chronic Pain Relieved by Blocking Stress Protein in Mice

According to a new study, a group of drugs being developed to treat mood disorders could also be used to relieve chronic pain.

Featured Genetics

·February 9, 2016·6 min read

Illuminating the ‘Dark Side’ of the Transcriptome

Researchers have devised a new way to map the transcriptome. In the process, they have revealed important variations in protein synthesis. The approach could have implications for furthering understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·February 9, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Discover Lipid Link in Inherited Form of Alzheimer’s

Researchers have identified biochemical changes that occur in the blood of people with an inherited form of Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 6, 2016·4 min read

Same Switches Program Taste and Smell in Fruit Flies

Researchers have identified a set of genetic control switches that interact early in a fly's development to generate dozens of types of olfactory neurons.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·February 5, 2016·3 min read

A Molecular Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Some Psychiatric Disorders

A new study reports DISC1, a gene that plays a role in some psychiatric illnesses, also influences the production of insulin creating pancreatic beta cells.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 4, 2016·5 min read

How the Brain and Body Regulate Response to Stress

A new study combines neuroimaging and genetic testing to determine vulnerability to PTSD.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 4, 2016·4 min read

Cell Aging Triggered by Mitochondria

A new study reports mitochondira are major triggers of cell aging.

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Featured Genetics

·February 4, 2016·4 min read

The Genetic Source of Human Diversity

Researchers report humans have a surprisingly high number of genes in which one of two copies has been randomly silenced.

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Featured Genetics

·February 4, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Identify New Syndrome That Causes Obesity and Intellectual Disabilities

Researchers have identified a new genetic syndrome that causes obesity and mental health problems in six families. The syndrome has an effect on the hypothalamus.