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Gene could prompt growth of new neurons in adults

Oct 18, 2014 by

New research published in the “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” indicates that stimulating a specific gene could lead adults to grow new neurons for faster learning and memory....

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Activating the AMPK Gene May Slow Aging

Oct 17, 2014 by

Researchers from the University of California-Los Angeles says they’ve discovered a way to slow the aging process of the entire body by activating a gene in key organs, including the brain and intestines. SOURCE:...

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Newly Found Gene Mutations Linked to Variety of Disorders

Oct 16, 2014 by

Three newly discovered gene mutations have been linked to autism, cancer, enlarged brain size, hydrocephalus, vascular anomalies, epilepsy and skin growth disorders. SOURCE:...

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Preemies’ risk for brain injury influenced by genes

Jun 14, 2014 by

Researchers have found that premature babies’ risk of brain injury is associated with a common variation in genetics....

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Musical aptitude affected by genes

Apr 30, 2014 by

New research published in “Molecular Psychiatry” indicates that multiple regions in the human genome are linked to musical aptitude....

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Females require more extreme mutations to develop autism

Apr 26, 2014 by

A new study published in the “American Journal of Human Genetics” indicates that there is a “female protective model” that requires a more extreme genetic mutation (compared to males) to push them over the threshold for neurodevelopmental disorders....

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