Genetics
Mitochondrial Boost Reverses Protein Clumping in Aging and Alzheimer’s
Health
Summary: A new study in worms reveals a core set of insoluble proteins linked to both aging and Alzheimer’s disease. These proteins ...
Engineered Virus Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier to Deliver Gene Therapy
Health
Summary: Researchers have engineered a gene therapy delivery vehicle that efficiently crosses the blood-brain barrier in mice. This breakthrough uses a human ...
CNTN4 Protein’s Role in Autism and Alzheimer’s Unveiled
Health
Summary: A new study reveals the crucial role of the protein Contactin-4 (CNTN4) in neuron development, impacting both neurodevelopmental disorders and Alzheimer’s ...
New Hormone Discovery Explains Monogamy
Science
Summary: Researchers found that a hormone-producing cell in the adrenal glands may explain why oldfield mice are monogamous while their close relatives ...
tRNA Fragments Linked to Alzheimer’s
Health
Summary: A new study identifies a crucial factor in brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease—the accumulation of Glu-5’tsRNA-CTC in neuron mitochondria. This small ...
New Tech Unlocks Secrets of Gene Regulation and Epigenetics
Science
Summary: Researchers developed an innovative epigenome editing platform that enables precise programming of epigenetic modifications across the genome. This technology uses CRISPR ...
Key Brain Region Implicated in Autism Sensory Issues
Health
Summary: Researchers identified the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) as a crucial area linked to sensory hypersensitivity in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This ...
Gene Identified as Key to Learning and Memory
Health
Summary: Researchers identified a critical role for the gene KDM5B in learning and memory. Their study demonstrates that mice with reduced function ...
Puberty Growth Spurts Linked to Adult Health Risks
Health
Summary: Researchers uncovered a genetic link between rapid height growth during puberty and increased health risks in adulthood, such as atrial fibrillation, ...
New Genetic Atlas of Brain Development
Health
Summary: Researchers created an atlas detailing the early genetic development of the brain from weeks 6 to 13 of embryonic growth. This ...
