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This image shows a mouse neuron with synapses.

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·December 5, 2013·4 min read

Gene Found to be Crucial for Formation of Certain Brain Circuitry

Researchers report they have discovered a gene involved in forming synapses.

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·November 29, 2013·5 min read

Study Connects Dots Between Genes and Human Behavior

A new study provides greater understanding of how genes influence brain structures, cognitive abilities and how neural circuits produce language.

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·November 27, 2013·4 min read

Genetic Mutation Increases Risk of Parkinson’s Disease From Pesticides

Mutations in the alpha-synuclein gene can cause increased vulnerability to pesticides, which may lead to Parkinson's disease.

This is a brain scan which shows the differences in brain development.

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·November 26, 2013·5 min read

Brain Imaging Differences in Infants at Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s

Infants who carry a gene associated with an increased rick for Alzheimer's disease have differences in brain development compared to those who do not carry the gene, a new study reports.

This is the parkinson's mitochondria discussed.

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·November 25, 2013·3 min read

Gene-Silencing Study Finds New Targets for Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers use RNAi to reveal dozens of genes which could represent new therapeutic targets for treating Parkinson's disease.

This mri scan shows the location of the thalamus.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 22, 2013·2 min read

Different Gene Expression in Male and Female Brains May Help Explain Sex Differences in Brain Disorder

A new study reveals that there are widespread differences in how genes are expressed in male and female brains.

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·November 14, 2013·3 min read

New Study Identifies Genes Uniquely Expressed by the Brain’s Immune Cells

Researchers use a novel sequencing method to identify a group of genes used by microglia to sense pathogenic organisms, toxins and damaged neurons.

The image shows a normal brain slice and a brain slice of with severe AD.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 14, 2013·4 min read

Understanding a Protein’s Role in Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers use a novel genomic approach to better understand genetic mutations associated with familial Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 14, 2013·4 min read

FDA Approved Immune-Modulating Drug Unexpectedly Benefits Mice With Fatal Mitochondrial Defect

Rapamycin, a transplant anti-rejection drug, enhances survival and reduces the disease progression in a mouse model of Leigh's syndrome, a new study reports.

The image shows the location of the ARX protein on the X chromosome.

Featured Genetics

·November 13, 2013·2 min read

Gene Linked to Common Intellectual Disability

Researchers take steps to unravel the cause of a commonly inherited intellectual disability, finding a genetic mutation leads to a reduction of certain proteins in the brain.

this is a diagram of the sympathetic nervous system.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 5, 2013·6 min read

Effects of Chronic Stress Can be Traced to Your Genes

Chronic stress alters gene activity in immune cells before they reach the bloodstream. The change leads to an overabundance of inflammation, which is linked to many negative health effects, a new study reports.