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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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·June 30, 2016·3 min read

Erasing Unpleasant Memories With a Genetic Switch

Researchers have been able to erase unpleasant memories in mice by using a 'genetic switch, a new study reports.

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·February 2, 2022·6 min read

Different Autism Risk Genes, Same Effects on Brain Development

Three different autism risk genes affect similar aspects of neural formation and the same types of neurons in the developing human brain.

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·September 22, 2022·5 min read

Pigs With Gene Defect Provide New Perspectives for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s

New research in cloned pigs with a mutation of the SORL1 sheds light on Alzheimer's development. The findings could pave the way for new treatments for the neurodegenerative disorder.

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·May 20, 2016·3 min read

Identifying the First Steps in Muscle Regeneration

A new study reports researchers have found evidence as to how muscles may be triggered to regenerate when damaged.

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·January 31, 2022·4 min read

Gene-Environment Interactions That Drives Autism

Inducing massive inflammation resulted in an overexpression of Trpv4. The overexpression led to neural hyperexcitability that resulted in social avoidance behaviors associated with ASD in mouse models.

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·July 23, 2017·4 min read

Gene Variant Increases Risk For Depression

According to researchers, people with the APOE4 gene have a 20% increased risk of developing depression as they age.

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·March 15, 2021·5 min read

Epigenetic Mechanism Contributing to Lifelong Stress Susceptibility Discovered

Early life stress induces epigenetic modifications in D2-type medium spiny neurons in the nucleus accumbens, increasing the susceptibility to stress in adulthood.

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·July 8, 2015·4 min read

Hope for Patients With Leukodystrophies

Researchers have identified a new gene associated with 4H leukodystrophy.

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·April 5, 2019·4 min read

Research identifies genetic causes of poor sleep

An uncommon variant of the PDE11A gene impacts both quality and duration of sleep. Genetic regions linked to sleep quality are also associated with serotonin production. The study also reveals those with the same hip circumference and a higher waist circumference sleep less, although the effect is small.

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·May 11, 2016·10 min read

Scientists Identify Genes Associated With Educational Attainment

According to researchers, many of the genes associated with educational attainment are influential in brain development, even prior to birth.

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·August 23, 2019·6 min read

How ‘Australian’ mutation leads to Alzheimer’s disease

The 'Australian' familial genetic mutation, L723P, causes local unfolding of the C-terminal turn of the APP TM dominant helix. The findings suggest a mechanism of pathogenesis associated with the mutation.

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