In one of the largest-ever studies on DNA and brain volume, researchers identified 254 genetic variants that shape key structures in the "deep brain," like those controlling memory, motor skills, addictive behaviors, and causing diseases such as Parkinson's and ADHD
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Large-scale study of brain volume finds genetic links to Parkinson’s disease and ADHD
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A man who seemed genetically destined to develop Alzheimer’s disease while still young has reached his mid-70s without any cognitive decline. Scientists identify 9 genetic variants that could have helped a man avoid dementia at least two decades longer than expected.
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A man was destined for early Alzheimer’s — these genes might explain his escape
Nature - Scientists identify nine genetic variants that could have helped a man to avoid dementia for at least two decades longer than expected.
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Anxiety disorders have many causes. Around 1 in 4 people suffer from an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. Anxiety disorders are not caused by a single "anxiety gene". Instead, there are 58 genetic variants in the entire genome, each of which makes a small contribution to the disease.
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Genetic study shows: Anxiety disorders have many causes
The largest genetic study on anxiety disorders to date reveals new biological mechanisms behind anxiety. It can help to find new ways to develop more precise therapies.
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Anxiety disorders aren’t caused by a single "anxiety gene". Instead, there are 58 genetic variants each of which makes a small contribution to the disease. This pattern is also known from depression and other complex mental illnesses, according to the largest genetic study on anxiety disorders
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Genetic study shows: Anxiety disorders have many causes
The largest genetic study on anxiety disorders to date reveals new biological mechanisms behind anxiety. It can help to find new ways to develop more precise therapies.
Massive Ancient-DNA Study Reveals Natural Selection Has Accelerated in Recent Human Evolution. Many of the identified gene variants have known links to complex physical, psychological, and social traits, including risk for type 2 diabetes and schizophrenia
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Screening dried blood spots from a Michigan birth cohort of nearly 2,000 children, researchers found roughly 1 in 27,000 babies had a genetic variant tied to early-onset cancer.
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Population-based genomic detection of childhood cancer predisposition using newborn dried blood spots
Nature Communications - Prospective genomic newborn screening in large populations with extended follow-ups are necessary to assess the impact of the inclusion of cancer genes on outcomes. Here,...