FeaturedGenetics·July 23, 2013·5 min readControlling Genes with LightNew technology can rapidly halt or start the expression of genes by shining a light on the cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 19, 2013·3 min readGene Mutation in Dogs Offers Clues for Neural Tube Defects in HumansResearchers identify a gene related to neural tube defects in dogs. They also found evidence the gene may be an important risk factor for human neural tube defects, including spina bifida and anencephaly.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 15, 2013·2 min readBrain Discovery Could Help SchizophrenicsResearchers discover a link between the orbitofrontal cortex and learning and behavioral deficits in mice with a gene associated with mental illness.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 9, 2013·3 min readNewly Identified Bone Marrow Stem Cells Reveal Markers for ALSResearchers discover four new potential biomarkers which characterize non-genetic ALS. The findings could provide new directions for diagnostics and treatment of ALS.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 8, 2013·3 min readExposure to Stress Even Before Conception Causes Genetic Changes to OffspringResearchers discover an enhanced expression of the CRF-1 gene the ovum of rats exposed to stress prior to conceiving. Additionally, enhanced expression of the gene was noted in newborn rats whose mothers were exposed to stress.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 5, 2013·6 min readUnique Epigenomic Code Identified During Human Brain DevelopmentA new study uncovers dynamic changes in the epigenome which occur during brain development.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 3, 2013·3 min readNew Mechanism for Human Gene Expression DiscoveredResearchers find a single gene which encodes two separate proteins from the same sequence of messenger RNA. The finding could provide new strategies for treating SCA6.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 2, 2013·3 min readResearchers Discover Gene’s Key Role in Building the Developing Brain’s ScaffoldingResearchers pinpoint the role of the Arl13b gene in the formation and proper placement of neurons during brain development.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 1, 2013·2 min readResearcher Discovers New Regulatory Autism GeneResearchers report RORA, a novel candidate gene for autism, regulates a large number of other genes associated with ASD.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 28, 2013·3 min readScientists Turn Muscular Dystrophy Defect On and Off in CellsResearchers have identified small molecules which allow for control over a genetic defect responsible for adult onset muscular dystrophy.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 26, 2013·3 min readSymptoms of Prader-Willi Syndrome Associated with Interference in Circadian, Metabolic GenesPrader-Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder characterized by an insatiable appetite, is associated with the loss of non-coding RNAs; resulting in dysregulation of the circadian and metabolic genes.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 24, 2013·3 min readAbsence of Gene Leads to Earlier, More Severe Case of Multiple SclerosisA new study identifies a possible genetic mechanism that causes a quicker progression of multiple sclerosis. The absence of Tob1 in CD4+ T cells is key to early onset of a more aggressive form of MS.Read More
