FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 8, 2013·4 min readTwo Genes Linked to Increased Risk for Eating DisordersResearchers have identified two gene mutations associated with an increased risk of developing eating disorders.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 4, 2013·6 min readResearchers Uncover 48 New Genetic Variants Associated with Multiple SclerosisResearchers have identified an additional 48 genetic variants which influence the risk of developing MS. There are now 110 genetic variants associated with the disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 3, 2013·3 min readStem Cells Help Repair Traumatic Brain Injury by Building a “Biobridge”Transplanted stem cells help build a 'biobridge' which links uninjured brain regions to those damaged as a result of TBI, a new study shows.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 24, 2013·4 min readStudy Confirms that Rare Mutations Increase Risk of Late Onset Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have identified and validated two rare gene mutations which could be a cause for late onset Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 18, 2013·2 min readBlood Biomarker Could Mark Severe Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease PatientsResearchers discover a blood biomarker which could predict severe cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 18, 2013·2 min readShining Light on Neurodegenerative PathwayResearchers have identified a possible molecular pathway which could be the of cause a number of neurodegenerative diseases, including Huntington's disease and ALS.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 18, 2013·5 min readHow Old Memories Fade AwayResearchers discover a gene essential for memory extinction. The finding could lead to new treatments for PTSD.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 16, 2013·4 min readRare Gene Variant Linked to Macular DegenerationA genetic mutation linked to age related macular degeneration has been discovered, according to a new study.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 16, 2013·5 min readDNA Damage May Cause ALSResearchers discover link between an inability for neurons to repair DNA and neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 11, 2013·2 min readVariation in Bitter Receptor mRNA Expression Affects Taste PerceptionSensitivity to bitter taste is not only shaped by taste genes, but also how much mRNA a person's cells make, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 11, 2013·6 min readFaulty Stem Cell Regulation May Contribute to Cognitive Deficits Associated with Down SyndromeAccording to a new study, over-expression of the Usp16 gene could be a major contributor to neurological deficits associated with Down syndrome.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 1, 2013·4 min readStray Prenatal Gene Network Suspected in SchizophreniaResearchers trace spontaneous genetic mutations and reverse-engineer the outlines of disrupted prenatal gene networks in schizophrenia.Read More
