Genetics
Brain Cell Genetics Illuminate Alzheimer’s Disease Pathways
Health
Summary: Researchers made a significant advance in understanding Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by pinpointing how specific brain cells contribute to different stages of ...
The Role of Protein Misfolding in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Health
Summary: Neurodegenerative diseases share a common factor: protein misfolding and deposits in the brain. Misfolded proteins can lead to toxic activity or ...
Baldness Breakthrough – Scientists Uncover 5 Key Genes
Health
A study by the University Hospital of Bonn and the University of Bonn has advanced our understanding of male pattern hair loss ...
Genetic Links in Cannabis Use Disorder
Health
Summary: Researchers analyzed over 1 million genomes, revealing insights into cannabis use disorder and its ties to psychiatric issues, other substance abuses, ...
Mutation in Brain’s Immune Cells Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk
Health
Summary: A genetic mutation affecting microglia, the brain’s immune cells, can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease up to threefold. The mutation, ...
Childhood Stress Has A Greater Genetic Impact Than Brain Injury
Health
Summary: Researchers discovered that early-life stress alters more brain genes than childhood head injuries, as shown in a rat study. This research ...
Autism Gene SYNGAP1’s Early Role in Brain Development
Health
Summary: A new study uncovers unexpected early developmental impacts of SYNGAP1 gene variants linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder. By examining brain organoids, ...
World’s first chimaera monkey created by Chinese scientists in stem cell breakthrough
Science
Photos of the animal show glowing eyes and yellow-green fingertips as these parts were grown out of the fluorescent stem cells. However, ...
Childhood Slumber Shadows: Genetics Link to Sleep Quality
Health
Summary: New research reveals that genetic variants influencing sleep patterns in adults also affect children’s sleep quality and duration. Analyzing data from ...
Promising Targets Discovered for Rare Brain Disorder PSP
Health
Summary: Researchers have identified new therapeutic targets for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), an incurable brain disorder with symptoms mimicking Parkinson’s and dementia. ...
