Cancer-like metabolism makes brain grow
The ARHGAP11B protein located in mitochondria induces a metabolic pathway, similar to the characteristics of cancer cells, in brain stem cells, resulting in brain development.... Read More...
Genetics
Genetics articles related to neuroscience research will be listed here.
Veteran study details genetic basis for anxiety, links anxiety and depression
A large genome-wide study of over 200,000 veterans reveals six genetic variants linked to anxiety. Some of the variants have previously been linked to risk factors for PTSD, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. The findings provide the first convincing molecular explanation for the link between depression and anxiety.... Read More...
Up to 10,000 people could be living with rare neurological disorders
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal syndrome (CBS), two atypical parkinsonian syndromes, may be twice as common as previously believed, researchers report.... Read More...
Fat-dissolving bile acids may help regulate gut immunity and inflammation
Two studies reveal the role bile acids play in immunity and inflammation. ... Read More...
Using gene therapy to treat CTE
A newly developed adeno-associated virus vector can deliver an anti-p Tau antibody directly to the hippocampus, significantly reducing pTau levels associated with CTE.... Read More...
Study may explain how infections reduce autism symptoms
Immune molecules produced during infection influence the social behaviors of mouse models of autism spectrum disorder. The findings may shed light on why some children on the autism spectrum experience a temporary reduction in behavioral symptoms when they have a fever.... Read More...
Hangovers happen as your body tries to protect itself from alcohol’s toxic effects
Researchers explore the biology behind hangovers, including how excessive alcohol consumption alters glutamate, serotonin, and dopamine. The paper also examines how to reduce the effects of a heavy night's drinking.... Read More...
Severity of autism symptoms varies greatly among identical twins
Data analysis from previous studies reveals if one twin is on the autism spectrum, there is a 96% chance the other twin will also be diagnosed with ASD. However, symptom severity varies greatly between the twins. Researchers estimate genetic factors contribute to only 9% of the cause of trait variation.... Read More...
Evolutionary changes in brain potentially make us more prone to anxiety
Evolutionary changes in neurotransmitter uptake of VMAT1 may be responsible for higher levels of anxiety.... Read More...
Placental protein makes a critical contribution to healthy fetal development
Study reveals how a protein that transports essential amino acids across the placenta plays a role in fetal development. Deficiencies of the SNAT4 protein may result in developmental abnormalities and a higher risk of miscarriage.... Read More...
Measuring mutations in sperm may reveal risk for autism in future children
Spontaneous mutations in a father's sperm may be linked to autism spectrum disorder in their offspring. UCSD researchers have developed a new method of quantifying the mutations and assessing the likelihood that the mutations will contribute to ASD.... Read More...
Your DNA is not your destiny, or a good predictor of your health
A new study reports diseases such as cancers, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes may have a genetic contribution of 5-10% at most.... Read More...