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Neurogenomics – News and Features

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Co-Located Cell Types Help Drive Aggressive Brain Tumors

A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth, a new study has found.
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How Human and Chimpanzee Brain Evolution Diverged

A new study provides a fuller picture of the genetic changes that shaped the evolution of the human brain, and how the process differed from the evolution of chimpanzees.
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Oxytocin Neurons Key to Social Deficits in Autism

RIKEN neuroscientists found oxytocin-secreting neurons are selectively impaired in an autism mouse model, affecting social behavior. Stimulating these neurons postnatally restored oxytocin levels and improved social traits into adulthood.
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Neurons Optimize Energy for Synaptic Efficiency

Neurons balance energy efficiency by regulating protein synthesis based on molecular properties like stability and size. Instead of transporting short-lived proteins, neurons produce them in dendrites to reduce waste.
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Yerba Mate Genome Links Caffeine to Plant Survival

Analysis of the yerba mate plant genome reveals that caffeine was key for the evolution of its metabolic complexity and production of bioactive compounds.
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Generative AI Speeds Up 3D Genomic Structure Predictions

A generative AI-based technique can predict thousands of 3D genomic structures in just minutes, enabling researchers to more easily study how 3D organization affects gene expression.
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How the Maternal X Chromosome Impacts Memory and Aging

A UCSF study reveals that maternal X chromosome expression may accelerate brain aging and cognitive decline. Female mice with silenced paternal X genes showed faster hippocampal aging, but CRISPR reactivation reversed deficits.
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Long Read Sequencing Speeds Up Rare Disease Diagnosis

UC Santa Cruz researchers showcase how long-read sequencing can diagnose rare genetic diseases in days instead of years. Using a new pipeline and telomere-to-telomere reference genomes, they identified hidden genetic variants.
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Boosting a Molecule Could Help Retain Muscle While Losing Fat

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.
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"Super" Enzyme Rapidly Breaks Down Testosterone

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