Genetics

Summary: Researchers have discovered that a person’s “bioenergetic age,” reflecting how efficiently cells produce energy, strongly predicts Alzheimer’s risk and …

Summary: A new study has identified genetic variants in the ITSN1 gene that significantly increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s …

Summary: Researchers have identified memory-related brain cells that are highly vulnerable to tau protein accumulation, a key factor in Alzheimer’s …

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Summary: A large whole-genome sequencing study has uncovered 16 new genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, expanding genetic research beyond European …

Summary: A new study reveals that human accelerated regions (HARs)—segments of DNA that evolved much faster than expected—may be key …

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Summary: Researchers identified a rare genetic mutation in two schizophrenia patients that increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice. The mutation led …

Summary: Scientists have identified a key protein, AP2A1, that may hold the secret to reversing cellular aging. The study found …

Summary: New research suggests a genetic variant in the NOVA1 protein may have played a key role in the emergence …