Category: Genetics

Neurons’ faulty wiring leads to serotonin imbalance, depression-like behavior in mice

From the Zuckerman Institute at Columbia University press release: Columbia scientists have identified a gene that allows neurons that release serotonin — a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and emotions —… Read more »

Scientists predict reading ability from DNA analysis alone

From the King’s College London press release: Researchers from King’s College London have used a genetic scoring technique to predict reading performance throughout school years from DNA alone. The study, published… Read more »

Identifying genes key to human memory: Insights from genetics and cognitive neuroscience

From the Cognitive Neuroscience Society: Researchers have identified more than 100 genes important for memory in people. The study is the first to identify correlations between gene data and brain… Read more »