Molecular and genetic factors that let two types of interneurons develop different identities have been found by researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and the Flatiron Institute. The findings1 could provide a model for studying the emergence of cellular diversity in the brain. Since many neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders affect different cell…
Tag: Epigenetics
Epigenetic Clock Helps Study Accelerated Aging In The Human Brain
Researchers at the University of Exeter have created a new epigenetic clock for the human brain. Because it uses human brain tissue samples, it is a far more accurate clock than previous versions based on blood samples or other tissues. The research area of epigenetic clocks is a really exciting, and has the potential to…
An Epigenetic Link Between Aging And Alzheimer’s Disease
The epigenomic landscape of Alzheimer’s disease brains is profiled in a new study from from the Perelman School of Medicine. Although some genetic variants are known to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), age is the strongest known risk factor. But the way in which molecular processes of aging predispose people to AD, or…