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Schizophrenia Triggers Revealed in Novel Genetic Model 

A collaborative study published last week in Neuron has described a genetically valid mouse model to study the mutations that […]

Largest study of its kind reveals risk genes for epilepsy development

Over 50 million people worldwide are currently living with epilepsy. However, one third of patients are resistant to common antiseizure […]

Key cross-species genes offer insight into human bladder cancer development

Muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) is an aggressive form of human bladder cancer. Little is currently known about the genetic […]

Gene expression differences drive motor neuron lineage decisions

The pathways driving neuronal development and function are generally well characterized. However, how the diversity of neuronal subtypes is established […]

Five New Genes Linked to Breast Cancer 

An international collaborative research paper published last week in Nature Genetics has identified several new genes associated with breast cancer […]

New genetic variant associated with HIV viral load

For the first time in over two decades, researchers have identified a genetic variant associated with HIV infection. The work, […]

Genetic Clues for PTSD and Major Depression Discovered

A recent study, published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, has shed light on the mechanisms behind the brain’s response to stress in those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). The implications of this study are far-reaching, from improving our understanding of the cellular and molecular basis of PTSD and MDD to potentially revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of these challenging neuropsychiatric disorders. The findings open up exciting avenues for further research, personalized medicine, and the development of targeted therapeutic interventions.

Revealing the genetic diversity of drug-resistant cancer cells

In a recent  Nature paper, researchers have developed a new methodology to track the fates of cancer cells after therapy. […]

A framework for identifying treatable targets in rare genetic diseases

Written by Charlotte Harrison, Science Writer The rarity of many genetic conditions means that the traditional model of drug discovery […]

Genetic clues for infant heart disorder

Written by Charlotte Harrison, Science Writer  A study published in eLife has identified new genes involved in a rare life-threatening […]