New Knowledge Could Help Predict and Prevent Depression
A new study reports those with the highest genetic propensity to mental illness are twice as likely to be hospitalized for depression than those with the lowest propensity. ... Read More...
Genetics
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Identity Crisis of Satiety Neurons Leads to Obesity
A new study reveals the molecular switch that helps control the function of satiety neurons and body weight.... Read More...
Critical New Clues About What Goes Awry in the Brains of Those with ASD
Researchers report alterations in RNA editing play a vital role in autism spectrum disorder.... Read More...
Researchers Generate and Track Development of Myelin Producing Brain Cells
Researchers have successfully created stem cell derived brain cells which can generate oligodendrocytes, neurons and astrocytes. ... Read More...
Tobacco Use in Adolescence Tied to Paranoia, Due Largely to Shared Genetic Influences
Researchers have discovered a link between teenage tobacco use and an increased risk of psychotic experiences, such as paranoia and hallucinations. They report this may be due, in part, to some shared genetic influences.... Read More...
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Defeating Glioblastoma
Researchers have developed a new approach that uses microRNA in combination with chemotherapy to help treat glioblastoma brain cancer. In preclinical models, the approach increases survival of the deadly brain cancer five fold.... Read More...
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Our Genes
Study reveals sleep deprivation is associated with lower DNA repair gene expression and more breaks in DNA. The damage to DNA may explain the increased risk of cancers and neurodegenerative diseases in those who are sleep deprived. ... Read More...
Slim People Have a Genetic Advantage When it Comes to Maintaining Their Weight
Researchers identified several common genetic variants involved in obesity, as well as new genetic regions involved in severe obesity and healthy thinness. ... Read More...
Old Cells Repair Damage in Brains of Those with Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers discovered oligodendrocyte neurogenesis is limited in the brains of patients with Multiple Sclerosis. However, oligodendrocytes that survive the autoimmune attack associated with MS may be able to form new myelin.... Read More...
Shedding Light on Brain Cell Changes in Multiple Sclerosis
A new study sheds light on brain cells implicated in multiple sclerosis. Researchers found there are several types of oligodendrocytes, and the ratio of these cells differ significantly in those with MS. The findings could help develop new targeted treatments for progressive multiple sclerosis.... Read More...
Targeted Treatment Shrinks Deadly Pediatric Brain Cancer Tumors
Researchers report a targeted therapy that blocks LSD1 effectively shrinks tumor size in mouse models of medulloblastoma, a form of pediatric brain cancer.... Read More...
Physical Activity Can Prevent Against Depression
A new study adds to growing evidence that higher levels of physical activity can help reduce the risk of developing mental illness. Researchers found physical activity can reduce depression risks in those genetically vulnerable to depressive disorders.... Read More...