Genetics

Summary: Researchers have identified a natural substance, hederagenin, that blocks the NPFFR1 receptor, a protein involved in pain perception in …

Summary: Heavy cannabis use and genetic risk for schizophrenia independently contribute to the likelihood of developing psychosis. Researchers used two …

Summary: A new study explores how cultural practices influence the transmission of native languages, showing that societal norms like matrilineal …

Summary: Researchers identified a new receptor, neuropilin-1 (NRP1), which collaborates with a known receptor to regulate pain signaling from nerve …

Summary: A new study reveals how genetic deficits, particularly in the Tbx1 gene, are linked to reduced brain volume and …

Summary: Researchers have identified a previously unknown population of neurons in the hypothalamus that play a critical role in regulating …

Summary: A new study analyzing genetic data from over 300,000 people revealed that women with a high genetic risk for …

Summary: Researchers have uncovered a molecular mechanism linking alterations in the neuronal protein CPEB4 to idiopathic autism, which accounts for …

Summary: A new study estimates that childhood lead exposure, peaking between 1960 and 1990 due to leaded gasoline, caused 151 …