Epigenetics – Knowing Neurons

Bite-size Science: Epigenetics help protect the aging brain

June 19, 2017June 30, 2017 Kayleen Schreiber 4 Comments Alzheimer’s disease, Brain, Cortex, DNA, Epigenetics, gene, Genetics, Infographic, Knowing Neurons, Learning, Memory, Nature, Nature Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration, Neuron, Neurons, Neuroscience, Prefrontal Cortex, Receptor, Research, Science

Epigenetics change which genes are active and which are inactive. Research over the past few years has shown that these changes are important for protecting the brain from neurodegeneration and… Read more

Brain Basics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

The Epigenetic Legacy of Trauma

March 8, 2017June 30, 2017 Eric Harvey 2 Comments Anxiety, depression, DNA, Epigenetics, Genetics, Holocaust, Kristallnacht, Methylation, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Rachel Yahuda, Trauma

The evening of November 9th, 1938, began with typical fall solemnity for many Jews living across Germany: closing up their shops and businesses, returning home from school, and preparing family… Read more

Learning and Memory Neuro News

The Smell of the Good Ol’ Days

February 19, 2014March 5, 2017 Ryan Kast 1 Comment 2013, Acetophenone, Dias, Emory, Epigenetics, Experiences, Glomerulus, Grandchild, Grandparent, Hypomethylated, M71, Memory, Nature Neuroscience, Odor, Offspring, Olfactory Receptor, Olfactory sensory neuron, OSN, Parent, Parental olfactory experience influences behavior and neural structure in subsequent generations, Ressler, Ryan Kast, Smell, Trans-generational

The innumerable ways in which our parents contribute to our physical and mental identities are as complex as they are fascinating. From the genetic information they share with us to… Read more

Brain Basics Did You Know?

Your Brain on Epigenetics

June 13, 2013March 5, 2017 knowingneurons 11 Comments 5hmC, 5mC, CpG, DNA, Epigenetics, genes, Genetics, Gibb, hydroxymethylcytosine, Khare, Methylation, methylcytosine, Mychasiuk, Tice

Scientists have debated the importance of nature vs. nurture for years. For the first time, however, both sides have shaken hands and acknowledged a tie. The burgeoning field of epigenetics… Read more

Brain Basics Neuro News Sensation and Perception

The Newest Cupid on the Block: Epigenetics

June 10, 2013March 5, 2017 Anita 0 Comments 2013, Acetylation, Epigenetics, Histone, Histone Acetylation, Histone deacetylase inhibitor, Histone deacetylase inhibitors facilitate partner preference formation in female prairie voles, Histones, Hui Wang, Love, Mohamed Kabbaj, Monogamy, Nature Neuroscience, Nucleus accumbens, Oxytocin, Pair-bond, Pair-bonding, Prairie Voles, Trichostatin A, Vasopressin

Genes are no different from individuals. Sometimes they behave in a simple, logical way. Other times, they are unpredictable and influenced by their surroundings. The central dogma (DNA to RNA… Read more