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This graph shows the percentage of DNA methylation during different ages.

Featured Genetics

·July 5, 2013·6 min read

Unique Epigenomic Code Identified During Human Brain Development

A new study uncovers dynamic changes in the epigenome which occur during brain development.

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Featured Genetics

·July 3, 2013·3 min read

New Mechanism for Human Gene Expression Discovered

Researchers 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.

This is an image of the neuron clusters and malformations in a brains mouse caused by the Arl13b mutation.

Featured Genetics

·July 2, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Discover Gene’s Key Role in Building the Developing Brain’s Scaffolding

Researchers pinpoint the role of the Arl13b gene in the formation and proper placement of neurons during brain development.

The image is a diagram showing RORA's role in autism.

Autism Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 1, 2013·2 min read

Researcher Discovers New Regulatory Autism Gene

Researchers report RORA, a novel candidate gene for autism, regulates a large number of other genes associated with ASD.

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Featured Genetics

·June 28, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Turn Muscular Dystrophy Defect On and Off in Cells

Researchers have identified small molecules which allow for control over a genetic defect responsible for adult onset muscular dystrophy.

This is a genetic map of chromosome 15q11-q13 region. This chromosome is associated with Prader-Willi syndrome.

Featured Genetics

·June 26, 2013·3 min read

Symptoms of Prader-Willi Syndrome Associated with Interference in Circadian, Metabolic Genes

Prader-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.

The image is a cervical spine MRI with enhancement showing multiple sclerosis.

Featured Genetics

·June 24, 2013·3 min read

Absence of Gene Leads to Earlier, More Severe Case of Multiple Sclerosis

A 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.

The image shows a dna double helix in a man's head.

Featured Genetics

·June 17, 2013·4 min read

Rare Genomic Mutations Found in Ten Families with Early-Onset, Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study uncovers unique changes in DNA structure in genes important to neuronal function in relatives with early onset, familial Alzheimer's disease.

The illustration shows the brain differences between normal reading and dyslexic children performing a rhyming task.

Featured Genetics

·June 13, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Unravel Genetics of Dyslexia and Language Impairment

Researchers identified genetic variants that can predispose children to dyslexia and language impairment. The study could allow for earlier diagnosis and more successful interventions for language impairment disorders.

The image shows the SOD1 in mice spinal cords. The caption best describes the image.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 12, 2013·4 min read

Jammed Molecular Motors May Play Role in Development of ALS

A new study finds slowdowns in the transport and delivery of proteins, nutrients and signaling molecules within nerve cells could contribute to the development of ALS.

Autism Featured Genetics

·June 7, 2013·4 min read

Over Produced Autism Gene Alters Synapses, Affects Learning and Behavior in Mice

When manipulated in two lines of transgenic mice, neuroligin 1, a gene linked to ASD, produced mature adults with irreversible defects which affected either learning or social interaction. The findings could have implications for potential gene therapies for autism.