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Homing in on a Cause of Blue Baby Syndrome
HHMI investigator finds genetic clues that narrow the search for the underlying cause of TOF.

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Sepracor Provides Update on Clinical Trials for SEP-225289 and LUNESTA® Pediatrics
SEP-225289 did not meet the primary efficacy endpoint as assessed using the clinician-rated, 17-item HAM-D scale.

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deCODE-led Mega-study Finds new Genetic Clues to Causes of Schizophrenia
Findings expand knowledge of the biology of the disease and provide potential new drug targets.

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European Centre of Excellence for Mouse Biology Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Scientists investigating basic research topics have generated mouse models of over 20 different human diseases over the past 10 years.

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Enzyme Fights Mutated Protein in Inherited Parkinson’s Disease, UT Southwestern Researchers Find
The study, using human cells, provides a focus for further research into halting the action of the mutated protein.

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Diagenic to Provide Mild Cognitive Impairment Biomarkers for Merz Pharmaceuticals
Agreement covers both development of patient stratification test and future drug development option.

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Much Touted "Depression Risk Gene" May Not Add to Risk After All
New look at data confirms strong association between depression and stressful life events.

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Genetic Changes During Cell Splitting May Lead to Autism
According to a new study, the process of cell replication may spawn DNA mutations that cause psychiatric disorders.

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BioLineRx Presents Data Demonstrating the Potential for BL-1020 to Improve Cognitive Deficits in Preclinical Models
The ability of BL1020 to improve episodic memory deficits suggests potential for the treatment of cognitive deficits in schizophrenia.

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The Impact of Third Hand Smoke on Risk for Genetic Mutations Wins First Place Addiction Science
A resourceful study into the effect of third hand smoke upon the risk for genetic mutations in fruit flies won the top Addiction Science Award at ISEF.
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