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·July 26, 2023·5 min read

Investigating Stress Response in PTSD and Depression Through Gene Analysis

Researchers conducted an analysis of genes in nearly 575,000 brain cells from individuals with and without post-traumatic stress and major depressive disorders (PTSD and MDD), yielding new insights into the brain's stress response. The study identifies varying gene expression levels in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) region among PTSD, MDD, and unaffected individuals.

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·July 26, 2023·5 min read

Pioneering Stem Cell Therapy Offers New Hope for Epilepsy Treatment

Researchers embarked on a groundbreaking clinical trial involving the injection of regenerative cells into the brain to treat epileptic seizures. This experimental therapy, called NRTX-1001, has the potential to offer drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy patients a non-destructive cure for their seizures.

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·July 26, 2023·3 min read

Early Odor Detection Loss Linked to Alzheimer’s Gene Variant

Individuals carrying a gene variant associated with Alzheimer's disease, APOE e4, may experience early loss in their ability to detect odors, hinting at future cognitive challenges. The study employed an at-home survey to test over 865 people's sense of smell and cognitive skills at five-year intervals.

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·July 25, 2023·5 min read

Slowing Down the Clock: Key Discovery in Aging and Chronic Inflammation

Researchers uncovered a key mechanism of aging - improper calcium signaling in the mitochondria of certain immune cells, leading to chronic inflammation. As we age, these mitochondria in macrophages lose their ability to uptake and utilize calcium, contributing to various age-related conditions.

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·July 24, 2023·4 min read

Protein Suppression: A Promising Route to Slow Alzheimer’s Progression

Researchers have made a breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease (AD) research by identifying a protein that could be key in slowing the disease's progression. They found that the protein Slingshot Homolog-1 (SSH1) inhibits the protective biological activity of Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), which normally defends the brain against oxidative damage.

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·July 22, 2023·4 min read

Gene Patterns Shaping Our Food Choices Revealed

Researchers have identified approximately 500 genes that dictate our dietary preferences. This research highlights the role of genes in sensory pathways, such as taste, smell, and texture, and their ability to alter the brain's reward response.

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·July 20, 2023·5 min read

Zygote Awakening: New Insights into Embryo Development

Researchers reveal how a fertilized egg cell, or zygote, initiates its own genetic program, a process known as zygote genome activation. The research identifies the OBOX gene family as master-regulators, crucial for this activation.

This shows the outline of a person in a DNA tunnel.

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·July 19, 2023·6 min read

COVID-19 Super Dodgers: The Genetic Secret to Asymptomatic Infection

ertain individuals carry a unique gene variant that allows them to contract COVID-19 without displaying any symptoms. Dubbed as "super dodgers", these individuals are more than twice as likely to possess a mutation in a gene coding for human leukocyte antigen (HLA), a protein that aids virus-killing T cells to identify and annihilate SARS-CoV-2.

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·July 19, 2023·8 min read

Epigenetic Marking of Satiety Gene Influences Obesity Risk in Women

Researchers identified an epigenetic factor that influences women's risk of obesity. The study found that the risk of obesity increases by 44% if there are a large number of methyl groups attached to the POMC gene, associated with the feeling of satiety.

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·July 18, 2023·3 min read

Unlocking the Anti-Aging Potential of Protein in Human Cells

Researchers have uncovered an anti-aging function in a protein, ATSF-1, found deep within human cells. This protein controls a delicate balance between the creation and repair of mitochondria, which produce energy and contribute to cell ageing.

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·July 18, 2023·8 min read

Parasitic Worms: Missing Genes and Mind Control

A study uncovers a bizarre trait in hairworms, a type of parasitic worm known for manipulating their host's behavior. The research found hairworms lacking about 30% of the expected genes, mainly responsible for developing cilia.

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·July 17, 2023·5 min read

Neuronal Plasticity Genes Linked to Alcohol Use Disorders

A new study discovered a link between alcohol use disorders (AUDs) and alteration of a group of genes known to influence neuronal plasticity and pain perceptions. The team used three distinct animal models to identify the genes responsible for drinking behaviors.

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Genetics

Investigating Stress Response in PTSD and Depression Through Gene Analysis

Pioneering Stem Cell Therapy Offers New Hope for Epilepsy Treatment

Early Odor Detection Loss Linked to Alzheimer’s Gene Variant

Slowing Down the Clock: Key Discovery in Aging and Chronic Inflammation

Protein Suppression: A Promising Route to Slow Alzheimer’s Progression

Gene Patterns Shaping Our Food Choices Revealed

Zygote Awakening: New Insights into Embryo Development

COVID-19 Super Dodgers: The Genetic Secret to Asymptomatic Infection

Epigenetic Marking of Satiety Gene Influences Obesity Risk in Women

Unlocking the Anti-Aging Potential of Protein in Human Cells

Parasitic Worms: Missing Genes and Mind Control

Neuronal Plasticity Genes Linked to Alcohol Use Disorders

Chronic Stress and Depression Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

Playful Brains: Early Years Play Shapes Children’s Futures

Sleep Struggles Link to Elevated Risk of Hypertension

MDMA Makes People Feel More Connected During Conversations

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