Tag: DNA

Study finds impairments in neurons derived from people with schizophrenia and genetic mutation

From the University of Massachusetts Amherst press release: A scientific team has shown that the release of neurotransmitters in the brain is impaired in patients with schizophrenia who have a… Read more »

Study suggests maternal empathy linked to ‘epigenetic’ changes to the oxytocin gene

From the University of Fukui press release: Our ability to feel and understand the emotions of others, or “empathy,” is at the core of our prosocial behaviors such as cooperation… Read more »

Study suggests stress before and during pregnancy may adversely affect offspring

From the University of California – Los Angeles press release: Why do some people age faster than others? One potential answer, a new UCLA-led study indicates, is that a mother’s… Read more »

Study suggests early trauma influences metabolism across generations

From the University of Zürich press release: People who live through traumatic experiences in childhood often suffer long-lasting consequences that affect their mental and physical health. But moreover, their children… Read more »

Study finds protective factor against psychological trauma

From the University of Basel press release: The endogenous regulation of a specific gene is associated with a reduced risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder following a terrifying experience. In… Read more »

Study suggests expression of certain genes may affect vulnerability to post-traumatic stress disorder

From the McLean Hospital press release: Results from a new study suggest that whether certain genes are expressed — turned on or off — may play a role in susceptibility… Read more »

Study suggests extinguishing fearful memories depends on the flexibility of your DNA

From the University of Queensland press release: Fear is an important survival mechanism and so too is the ability to inhibit fear when it’s no longer needed. In order to… Read more »