AI Tool Shows Exactly When Genes Turn On and Off
Summary: Researchers have developed an AI-powered tool called chronODE that models how genes turn on and off during…
Eight New Genes Linked to Schizophrenia Revealed
Summary: The largest exome-sequencing study of schizophrenia to date has uncovered eight new genes tied to the disorder.…
Single Gene Edit Transfers Behaviors Across Species
Summary: Scientists in Japan have used genetic engineering to make a species of fruit fly perform a courtship…
Genetic Switch May Be Key to Human Brain’s Unique Abilities
Summary: Researchers have identified a genetic region, HAR123, that may help explain what makes the human brain unique.…
Scientists decode secret of book lovers’ minds | Northwest & National News
Imagination cards related to the study. (Georgia Punton via SWNS) By Talker By Stephen Beech Understanding book readers’…
Study identifies a promising new strategy for treating alcohol use disorder
Researchers have identified a promising new strategy for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD). A novel study found that…
Cats with dementia show brain changes similar to Alzheimer’s in humans
Cats with dementia have brain changes similar to those of people with Alzheimer’s disease, offering a valuable model…
Alzheimer’s research reaches a critical tipping point
One-third of people older than 85 in the United States are estimated to live with Alzheimer’s disease today,…
Sleep strengthens motor learning through targeted brain rhythms
When faced with difficult tasks, sometimes people hit a mental wall and make the decision to “sleep on…
Brain Reward Signals Blunted by Genetic Depression Risk
Key Questions Answered Q: How does genetic risk for depression affect the brain?A: Young adults with a higher…
Cycling Boosts Brain Function in Parkinson’s Disease
Key Questions Answered Q: How does exercise help Parkinson’s patients at the brain level?A: Long-term cycling regimens appear…
Signs of MS Emerge 15 Years Before Diagnosis
Key Questions Answered Q: How early can signs of multiple sclerosis appear?A: The study found increased healthcare usage…