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A link between schizophrenia and the placenta

Written by Charlotte Harrison, Science Writer. The genetic risk of schizophrenia is believed to be linked largely to genetic variants […]

Novel associations for schizophrenia identified in a diverse cohort

Researchers have identified three novel genetic associations with schizophrenia, according to a new study published this week in Nature Genetics. […]

Uncovering the Molecular Mechanism Behind Abdominal Aneurysms

In a recent paper, published in the journal JCI Insight, researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) […]

Unlocking the genetic mysteries enshrouding Parkinson’s Disease

Written by Aaron Khemchandani, Science Writer. For the first time, a team of Texas scientists have used a new functional […]

Genomics week in brief: Week ending 5th February

Another month, another amazing Genomics Week in Brief – jam-packed with some of the latest genomics news and research! Top […]

New research finds ABI3 gene function in Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists have found that loss of ABI3 function, a protein-coding gene, may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by […]

Certain gene variations are related to both autism (ASD) and schizophrenia

A recent study has revealed underlying genetic mechanisms behind some of the shared cognitive impairments in both autism spectrum disorder […]

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has been linked to genetic mutations

A genome-wide study has identified potential risk genes that are associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), confirming the validity of using […]

Spatial transcriptomics can unravel cellular interactions in Alzheimer’s disease

This article was compiled from a recent webinar, delivered by Professor Bart de Strooper, who is the Director of UK […]

Computational Genetics: A Massive Step for Neuroscience

Complex brain disorders are highly heritable and largely polygenic. They arise from a complex combination of risk genes, found in […]