KLOTHO gene variant may boost brain
A variant of the KLOTHO gene appears to have positive cognitive effects by raising the amount of KLOTHO levels in the brain and bloodstream....
read moreGene could prompt growth of new neurons in adults
New research published in the “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” indicates that stimulating a specific gene could lead adults to grow new neurons for faster learning and memory....
read moreActivating the AMPK Gene May Slow Aging
Researchers from the University of California-Los Angeles says they’ve discovered a way to slow the aging process of the entire body by activating a gene in key organs, including the brain and intestines. SOURCE:...
read moreNewly Found Gene Mutations Linked to Variety of Disorders
Three newly discovered gene mutations have been linked to autism, cancer, enlarged brain size, hydrocephalus, vascular anomalies, epilepsy and skin growth disorders. SOURCE:...
read moreMother’s excessive perchlorate level affects baby’s IQ
Too much of a common chemical, perchlorate, harms a fetus’s brain....
read moreToo much folic acid during pregnancy alters baby’s brain
Higher-than-recommended doses of folic acid during pregnancy (and throughout life) can change the baby’s brain development and behavior....
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