Tag: genetics

Researchers discover gene mutation that reduces fear and anxiety, increases social interaction

From the University of Eastern Finland press release: Finnish researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Oulu have discovered of a new type of gene mutation… Read more »

Study suggests adverse events during first years of life may have greatest effect on future mental health

From the Massachusetts General Hospital press release: A Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) study has found evidence that children under 3 years old are most the vulnerable to the effects of… Read more »

Study suggests education may stave off cognitive decline

From the Society for Neuroscience press release: Prefrontal brain regions linked to higher educational attainment are characterized by increased expression of genes involved in neurotransmission and immunity, finds a study… Read more »

Study suggests genetics may contribute to marital happiness

From the Yale University press release: People fall in love for many reasons — similar interests, physical attraction, and shared values among them. But if they marry and stay together,… Read more »

Study suggests heavy drinking may change DNA, leading to increased craving for alcohol

From the Rutgers University press release: Binge and heavy drinking may trigger a long-lasting genetic change, resulting in an even greater craving for alcohol, according to a Rutgers-led study in… Read more »

Study suggests gene which decreases risk of social network-related stress, increases finance-related stress risk

From the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology press release: Researchers have discovered that the same gene which increases your risk of depression following financial stress as you grow older also reduces… Read more »

Study suggests binge drinking affects male and female brains differently

From the Frontiers press release: Gene expression in an area of the brain linked to addiction is affected differently by repeated binge drinking in males and females, finds a new… Read more »

Study suggests there are genes that regulate how much we dream

From the RIKEN press release: Sleep is known to allow animals to re-energize themselves and consolidate memories. Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, a mysterious stage of sleep in which animals… Read more »