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·May 25, 2022·4 min read

Researchers May Have Found the Missing Link Between Alzheimer’s and Vascular Disease

The FMNL2 gene links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports. Changes of activity in the FMNL2 caused by cerebrovascular disease prevent the efficient cleaning of toxic proteins in the brain, leading to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·May 25, 2022·3 min read

Seven Healthy Habits Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia in Those With Genetic Risk

From keeping active and eating a healthy diet to controlling cholesterol and reducing sugar intake, researchers report on seven simple lifestyle changes older adults with genetic risk factors can make to reduce the chance of developing dementia.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 24, 2022·5 min read

Mechanism Shared by Mutations in Different Genes Associated With Autism, Schizophrenia, and Other Conditions Discovered

Researchers have identified a mechanism shared by mutations in the SHANK3 and ADNP genes. The genes have been associated with the development of ASD and schizophrenia.

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·May 23, 2022·5 min read

A Subtle Genetic Change Gives New Clues About Epilepsy

A new study sheds light on the biological mechanism behind some genetic forms of epilepsy.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·May 21, 2022·4 min read

Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Treatment

AZD1236, an existing drug used primarily for the treatment of COPD, reduces damage following spinal cord injury by inhibiting the inflammatory response in the spinal cord.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 16, 2022·3 min read

Hope for Treatments Against Hearing Loss as 10 Genes Identified

Researchers have identified ten novel genes and changes in the stria vascularis that appear to be associated with age-related hearing loss.

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·May 15, 2022·3 min read

A Study Reveals One of the Reasons Why Neurons Die in Parkinson’s Patients

Study implicates the gene DJ1 in neuronal death associated with Parkinson's disease.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 13, 2022·7 min read

Increased Mutations in Children Can Be Traced Back to Mistakes in Father’s Sperm

Hypermutation in children may be linked to increased mutations in the sperm of the biological father, especially fathers who received certain forms of chemotherapy to treat cancer early in life.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·May 11, 2022·7 min read

Designer Neurons Offer New Hope for Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have designed a new method of converting non-neural cells into functioning neurons that are able to form synapses, dispense dopamine, and restore the function of neurons undermined by Parkinson's associated destruction of dopaminergic cells.

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Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 11, 2022·4 min read

Key Protein Identified for Brain Stem Cell Longevity

INSR, a protein essential for insulin activity, plays a critical role in stem cell longevity. Additionally, inactivating INSR in glioblastoma brain cancer stem cells inhibits the growth of primitive tumor forming cells.

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·May 10, 2022·5 min read

Multiple Diagnoses Are the Norm With Mental Illness and a New Genetic Study Explains Why

Study reports an overlap between genetic architecture and co-morbid mental health diagnosis. Researchers found 70% of the genetic signals associated with schizophrenia were also linked to bipolar disorder. Anorexia and OCD have a strong, shared genetic architecture.