Much of the phenotypic variation that is observed within and between species is the result of differences in gene regulation: specifically when, where and how much the genes are expressed. Given the ...

In the Living Brain Project, researchers leveraged deep brain stimulation surgeries to compare the brains of the living to those of the dead.

Epigenetics is the study of various heritable alterations that control gene expression without changing the DNA sequence. 1 The name epigenetics comes from the Greek prefix “epi”, which means on top ...

Gene expression analysis is used to measure mRNA expression for particular genes of interest either within the same sample or between samples. It provides an insight into how different genes influence ...

Genetics is the study of genes and how they influence characteristics and health. Through a variety of technological methods, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices, it is possible to alter some ...

A study shows that autism symptom severity, rather than diagnostic category, maps onto distinct brain connectivity and ...

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry reveals that the biological underpinnings of autism and ADHD may transcend ...