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Genes and brain characteristics linked to intelligence

A recent study has identified links between genes, brain structure and intelligence. Published this week in the journal Human Brain […]

A small peptide molecule prevents the progression of neurodegenerative diseases

A recent study, published in Science Translational Medicine, describes a novel way to prevent the death of nerve cells in […]

World of Genomics: Luxembourg

In this World of Genomics instalment, we’re taking a trip to Luxembourg. The second richest country in the world, and […]

A Spotlight On: Genetics and Mental Health – Gerome Breen

Gerome Breen, Professor of Psychiatric Genetics, King’s College London. Please note the transcript has been edited for brevity and clarity. […]

A neuroprotective bacterium for ALS identified

Researchers have investigated the neuroprotective capacity of probiotics. The study, published in Communications Biology, identified a probiotic bacterium that protects […]

CRISPR-based therapy alleviates Huntington’s disease symptoms in mouse models

Researchers have investigated the application of RNA-targeting CRISPR technology in the treatment of Huntington’s disease (HD). The study, published in […]

Exploring RNA in saliva-based liquid biopsies: A new frontier in precision diagnostics

Detecting early signs of disease is often crucial to achieving the best possible patient outcomes. To date, blood-based liquid biopsies have […]

How skin cells-turned-neurons are shedding light on Huntington’s disease

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have discovered the mechanism driving cognitive decline in Huntington’s disease patients. The study, […]

How mitochondrial DNA maketh man

Written by Lauren Robertson, Science Writer. New research has revealed how mitochondrial DNA can insert itself into our genomes and […]

Arbitrary age limits on ALS genetic testing means many patients go missed

Written by Lauren Robertson, Science Writer. A new study in the journal Brain has found that as many as 98% […]