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·October 1, 2014·4 min read

Drug Treats Inherited Form of Intellectual Disability in Mice

Researchers report they have used an anti cancer drug to improve mental function in mice with genetic changes similar to those found in Kabuki syndrome.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·September 26, 2014·2 min read

Protein Pairing Builds Brain Networks

The interaction between mGluR7 and Elfn1 is not only crucial for building neural networks, it could also be important in some neurological disorders, a new study claims.

The image shows two different brain slices. One has a buildup of amyloid beta.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·September 19, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Reveal Pathway that Contributes to Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report they have discovered a defect in a cell signaling pathway which contributes to the build-up of amyloid beta in those with Alzheimer's.

The image is comparison of a dendrite with the protein NrCAM (top) and a dendrite without the protein (bottom).

Autism Featured Genetics

·September 19, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Link Gene to Increased Dendritic Spines; A Signpost of Autism

A new study reports by deleting the NrCAM gene, researchers believe they have found a potential way to prune back the neural connections implicated in ASD.

The image shows TBR1 mutations in autistic children.

Autism Featured Genetics

·September 18, 2014·3 min read

A New Piece in the Autism Puzzle

Researchers report spontaneous mutations of the TBR1 gene could be a cause of autism.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·September 16, 2014·2 min read

Scientists Discover New Sleep Node in the Brain

Researchers identify 'sleep node' in the mammalian brain. Its activity appears to be necessary and sufficient to produce deep sleep.

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·September 16, 2014·4 min read

How Learning to Talk Is in the Genes

Genetics factors could contribute to the development of language during infancy, a new study reports.

The image shows a mask, painted by a U.S. Marine who attended art therapy to relieve PTSD symptoms.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·September 16, 2014·4 min read

Evidence of Genetic Link to PTSD in Soldiers Exposed to Childhood Trauma

A new study adds to the developing evidence of the role genetics plays in some cases of PTSD.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·September 15, 2014·5 min read

Neuroscientists Identify Key Role of Language Gene

Researchers discover that a genetic mutation which arose over half a million years ago could be key to humans' ability to understand and produce speech.

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Autism Featured Genetics

·September 15, 2014·2 min read

A Link Between Jacobsen Syndrome and Autism

A new study links Jacobsen syndrome, a rare genetic disease, with autism.

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·September 12, 2014·3 min read

Zebrafish Model of a Learning and Memory Disorder Shows Better Way to Target Treatment

Researchers report the learning and memory deficits associated with neurofibromatosis are distinct features which require different treatment approaches.