Neuroscience
Origin of intelligence, mental illness linked to ancient genetic accident
Scientists have discovered for the first time how humans – and other mammals – have evolved to have intelligence.
Dec 2, 2012
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News tagged with genetic disorder
Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers identify differences in the brains of people at high risk of bipolar disorder
Young people with bipolar disorder and those at high genetic risk of developing the illness have weak connections in the emotional areas of their brains, a world-first Australian study has found.
Jan 9, 2017
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Genetics
Man blind for 40 years regains some sight through gene therapy
Doctors for the first time have used a form of gene therapy to restore partial vision in a blind person, according to findings announced Monday.
May 24, 2021
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Genetics
Researchers discover a potential cause of autism
Problems with a key group of enzymes called topoisomerases can have profound effects on the genetic machinery behind brain development and potentially lead to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to research announced ...
Aug 28, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Some severe COVID-19 cases linked to genetic mutations or antibodies that attack the body
People infected by the novel coronavirus can have symptoms that range from mild to deadly. Now, two new analyses suggest that some life-threatening cases can be traced to weak spots in patients' immune systems.
Sep 24, 2020
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Medical research
Pumping up red blood cell production
Red blood cells are the most plentiful cell type in our blood and play a vital role transporting oxygen around our body and waste carbon dioxide to the lungs. Injuries that cause significant blood loss prod the body to secrete ...
Mar 1, 2019
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Genetics
Genetic link discovered between circadian rhythms and mood disorders
Circadian rhythms are regular 24-hour variations in behaviour and activity that control many aspects of our lives, from hormone levels to sleeping and eating habits.
Aug 15, 2018
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Medical research
Researchers find supplement prevents strokes in patients with rare genetic disorder
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have discovered that a widely used nutritional supplement may significantly reduce the risk of fatal strokes caused by a rare genetic disorder. Additionally, the ...
Mar 23, 2021
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Genetics
Mutations in life's 'essential genes' tied to autism
Genes known to be essential to life—the ones humans need to survive and thrive in the womb—also play a critical role in the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), suggests a new study from Penn Medicine geneticists ...
Dec 12, 2016
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Genetics
Genetics: Live better longer
Biologists at the University of Fribourg have been looking at a threadworm gene which also occurs in humans. This gene could be central to a genetic system which is responsible for development, reproduction and the ageing ...
Aug 30, 2013
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