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Big Data Analysis Identifies New Cancer Risk Genes

Statistical model identifies 13 candidate cancer predisposition genes, of which 10 are new.

The research is in Nature Communications. (full open access)

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40 Genes Associated with Aggression Identified

Humans and mice share a common genetic base regarding violent behaviour, authors note. In particular, they identified forty genes in humans and mice that can lead to a risk of aggressive behaviours.

The research is in Molecular Psychiatry. (full open access)

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Genes Associated with Infantile Forms of Schizophrenia Identified

The heritability of schizophrenia is estimated at 80 per cent, but the identification of genes associated with this illness has been challenging.

The research is in Molecular Psychiatry. (full access paywall)

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A Single Binge Drinking Episode Affects Gene that Regulates Sleep

The research also revealed binge alcohol consumption affects the gene that regulates sleep, resulting in sleep disturbances.

The research is in Journal of Neurochemistry. (full access paywall)

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Role Schizophrenia Genes Play in Brain Development Discovered

Researchers have identified 150 proteins affecting cell activity and brain development that contribute to mental disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar condition and depression.

The research is in Biological Psychiatry.(full access paywall)

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Inherited Variations in Noncoding Sections of DNA Associated with Autism

Researchers have identified an association between paternally-inherited rare structural variants in noncoding segments of genes and the development of ASD.

The research is in Science. (full access paywall)

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Genetic Variants That May Predict Glaucoma Risk Identified

Researchers identified 133 genetic variants that could pave the way for a screening program to identify the world’s leading cause of incurable blindness.

The research is in Nature Genetics. (full open access)

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Cell Types Underlying Schizophrenia Identified

Genetic studies have linked hundreds of genes to schizophrenia, each contributing a small part to the risk of developing the disease.

The research is in Nature Genetics. (full access paywall)

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Gene that Helps Prevent Brain Disease Identified

The greater the connectivity between these two default network regions, the higher the levels of social memory performance.

The research is in Nature. (full access paywall)

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Gene Disruption Signals Cerebral Palsy and Autism Link

The findings add significantly to the weight of evidence for underlying genetic causes of cerebral palsy.

The research is in Translational Psychiatry. (full open access)
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