New research has uncovered a genetic connection between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), a rare neuromuscular disease.

Researchers suggest discovery of genetic link between ASD and DM1 opens up potential new therapeutic avenues for ASD.

Colossal, a genetics startup, has birthed three pups that contain ancient DNA retrieved from the remains of the animal’s ...

Autosomal dominant inheritance. One parent is affected ... Set of purple ribbons, 3 patterns Set of purple ribbons, 3 patterns huntingtons disease stock illustrations ...

Imagine battling a disease that not only affects your body but also causes your mind to lose touch with reality, making it hard to see the world as it really is. This is the heartbreaking reality for ...

[21] Salminen and Kaarniranta (2010) Genetics vs. entropy: longevity factors suppress ... NMDAR signaling and apoptosis in cortico-striatal co-cultures from Huntington's disease mice. Neurobiol Dis, 1 ...

One of the areas of the brain where these cells congregate is the ventricular zone, which is adjacent to the striatum, a region of the brain devastated by Huntington's disease. The idea that the ...

Research in a mouse model of Huntington’s disease has shown that the adult brain can generate new neurons that integrate into key motor circuits. Building on previous work, the new findings ...

FARGO — The Northern Plains Chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America will host a Team Hope Walk fundraiser and community-building event from 10 a.m. to noon May 3 at Rheault Farm ...

High dose and low dose AMT-130 demonstrated an 80% and 30% slowing of disease progression vs external control, respectively. The Food and Drug Administration has granted Breakthrough Therapy ...

Art Imitates Life Ugh, Huntington’s disease. I was honestly a little ... Because my mom chose not to face her genetic inheritance, I had no model of how to proceed. Instead, I took my cues ...