Neurogenomics – News and Features

A protein, BCL6, has been identified as a key molecule for maintaining healthy muscle mass while losing fat, suggesting that pairing weight loss drugs with a BCL6-booster could improve outcomes.

Researchers have shown how ruffs, a shore bird, eliminate excess testosterone with a "super enzyme".

A study reveals that females with Tourette syndrome (TS) are diagnosed later than males and often experience lower tic severity but higher rates of co-occurring OCD. The findings highlight sex-based disparities in TS diagnosis.

UCSF scientists have discovered a new type of stem cell that helps young brains grow but is also capable of forming the cells found in tumors.

A study reveals that adolescent rats fed a high-fat diet show altered brain development, impulsive actions, and cautious decision-making in adulthood. These changes link dietary patterns to modifications in the reward pathway and gut metabolism.

A new AI tool can accurately predict gene activity within any human cell, revealing the cell's inner mechanisms.

Researchers have uncovered 11 genes that may hold the key to understanding how our brains respond to PFAS chemicals.

A study comparing human, chimpanzee, and macaque brains reveals significant differences in gene expression, particularly in glial cells. This upregulation in humans supports greater neural plasticity and brain complexity.

Scientists have identified specific cell types in mice brains that change drastically as they age, which could pave the way for future therapies to slow brain aging.

Researchers have identified hundreds of novel genetic variants associated with autism across an ancestrally diverse cohort.