Targeting a single gene may reverse cognitive deficits in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
Researchers have identified a promising strategy to improve memory and brain cell function in models of 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.
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Puberty triggers brain rewiring in genetic condition tied to autism, mouse study suggests
Changes in brain connectivity before and after puberty may explain why some children with a rare genetic disorder have a higher risk of developing autism or schizophrenia, according to a UCLA Health study.
Apr 11, 2025
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Genetic risk for schizophrenia linked to a malformed skull
The chromosomal disorder 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q) has emerged as one of the strongest risks for schizophrenia. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital identified malformed regions of the cerebellum in laboratory ...
Dec 5, 2024
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Scientists uncover genetic cause of rare autoimmune disorder
A team of international scientists has uncovered the genetic underpinnings of a rare, inherited autoimmune disorder, according to a study recently published in Science Translational Medicine.
Oct 2, 2024
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Genetic screening can boost congenital heart disease detection
A recent study published in Frontiers in Genetics demonstrates that combining copy number variants sequencing (CNVs-seq) and whole exome sequencing (WES) is effective in detecting congenital heart disease (CHD). CHDs are ...
Sep 4, 2024
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An over- or under-synchronized brain may predict psychosis
Is it possible to assess an individual's risk of psychosis? Identifying predictive markers is a key challenge in psychiatry. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), part of the Synapsy Center for Neuroscience and Mental ...
Jul 22, 2024
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New study offers insight into genesis of spina bifida
A group of researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have led an investigation that offers new insight into the causes of spina bifida, the most common structural disorder of the human nervous ...
May 8, 2024
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Study finds biomarkers for psychiatric symptoms in patients with rare genetic condition 22q
A recent study led by UC Davis Health researchers provides new insights into the molecular changes linked to the rare genetic condition 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, or 22q. It found unique biomarkers that could identify patients ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Two key brain systems are central to psychosis, study finds
Inside the brains of people with psychosis, two key systems are malfunctioning: a "filter" that directs attention toward important external events and internal thoughts, and a "predictor" composed of pathways that anticipate ...
Apr 11, 2024
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Living kidney donors found to have lower rates of fractures overall
During a mean follow-up of 25 years, living kidney donors have shown a lower rate of overall fractures compared with eligible nondonor controls, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in JAMA Network Open.
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