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·March 23, 2021·5 min read

‘Zombie’ Genes? Some Genes Come to Life in the Brain After Death

In the hours after death, some cells in the human brain not only remain active, they grow in size.

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·August 13, 2022·3 min read

‘Abnormal’ Protein Could Be Common Link Between All Forms of Motor Neuron Disease

A new study reports that abnormalities in the SOD1 protein are a common factor in all types of motor neuron diseases.

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·December 16, 2021·4 min read

‘Mini-Brains’ Provide Clues About Early Life Origins of Schizophrenia

Brain organoid study reveals multiple changes in brain cells during early embryonic development may contribute to schizophrenia later in life.

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·June 4, 2019·4 min read

‘Only the stressed die young’: Trade-off mechanisms between stress, resilience and longevity

Flies lacking Ets21c died much faster when exposed to oxidative stress. Findings reveal a new molecular switch that could be responsible for a longer life and stress resilience.

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·August 27, 2022·12 min read

‘Synthetic’ Embryo With Brain and Beating Heart Grown From Stem Cells

Researchers created model embryos from mouse stem cells that form a beating heart, a brain, and the foundation for other organs. The new model provides a novel way for future researchers to create and research the earliest stages of development.

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·September 4, 2024·6 min read

“Forever Chemicals” May Disrupt Brain Development

Exposure to PFAS, chemicals found in everyday products, can disrupt brain development in zebrafish, a model often used to predict effects in humans. Researchers discovered that PFAS activate specific genes related to behavior changes in zebrafish larvae, particularly those in the ppar gene group.

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·March 9, 2017·6 min read

“Jumping Genes” May Set the Stage for Brain Cell Death in Alzheimer’s

Researchers have identified a mechanism that may explain how neurons falter during the earliest stages of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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·August 29, 2020·2 min read

“Jumping” DNA Regulates Human Neurons

Transposable elements team up with evolutionary recent neurons to influence differentiation and physiological function of neurons in brain development.

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·January 4, 2021·5 min read

“Junk DNA” Plays a Key Role in Regulating Circadian Rhythms

Researchers reveal the role hundreds of miRNAs appear to play in modulating circadian rhythm.

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·September 22, 2016·6 min read

“Sixth Sense” May Be More Than Just a Feeling

Researchers believe the PIEZO2 gene may control specific aspects of human touch and proprioception.

Image shows shows the location of the temporal lobe in the human brain.

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·August 4, 2016·5 min read

“Use it or Lose it” to Defend Against Memory Loss

Researchers report a on a correlation between higher levels of NPTX2 and better brain volume and memory.

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·August 30, 2025·5 min read

“Junk DNA” Plays Key Role in Brain Development and Disease

A new study shows that repetitive DNA, once dismissed as “junk,” plays a critical role in shaping the human brain. Scientists found that LINE-1 transposons, a type of mobile DNA element, are active in stem cells and regulate key genes during early brain development.

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Genetics

‘Zombie’ Genes? Some Genes Come to Life in the Brain After Death

‘Abnormal’ Protein Could Be Common Link Between All Forms of Motor Neuron Disease

‘Mini-Brains’ Provide Clues About Early Life Origins of Schizophrenia

‘Only the stressed die young’: Trade-off mechanisms between stress, resilience and longevity

‘Synthetic’ Embryo With Brain and Beating Heart Grown From Stem Cells

“Forever Chemicals” May Disrupt Brain Development

“Jumping Genes” May Set the Stage for Brain Cell Death in Alzheimer’s

“Jumping” DNA Regulates Human Neurons

“Junk DNA” Plays a Key Role in Regulating Circadian Rhythms

“Sixth Sense” May Be More Than Just a Feeling

“Use it or Lose it” to Defend Against Memory Loss

“Junk DNA” Plays Key Role in Brain Development and Disease

Teenage Cannabis Use Linked to 52% Higher Schizophrenia Risk

Physical Activity Rewires the Traumatized Brain

Gene Linking Schizophrenia to Decision-Making Found

Positive Childhood Experiences and Special Health Care Needs

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