The overexpression of a gene tied to cell division and the structure and function of neurons may prevent and protect against cognitive decline in both mice and humans with Alzheimer's disease (AD ...

Research reveals previously unknown qualities of a gene vital to a cell's mitochondrial structure and function by Rachel Sauer , University of Colorado at Boulder Editors' notes ...

Scientists at the Baylor College of Medicine say they have developed a technique for studying the role genes play on basic biology and disease that is easier, faster, and more efficient than ...

The hippocampus is an important brain region known to support various cognitive (i.e., mental) processes, including the encoding and retrieval of memories, learning, decision-making and the regulation ...

Structure of a eukaryotic CRISPR-Cas homolog, Fanzor2, shows its promise for gene editing Date: October 1, 2024 Source: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Summary: Scientists have revealed how ...

The UB team that discovered how a gene found in 75% of us protects against neurodegeneration has now found that this same gene enhances immune function as well. The new findings were published in ...

Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty in which genes often play a role. How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the general population? In a large-scale study ...

Previous attempted therapies for heart failure have shown improvements in heart function on the order of 5–10%. cBIN1 gene therapy improved function by 30%. “It’s night and day,” Shaw added.