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Environmental impact shown for the first time
Immune markers identified

Decoding the ageing brain

September 03, 2024
Changes in gene activity detected in different cell types
Epigenetic changes on stress gene are similar in mice and humans
Ground-breaking study suggests strong link between genetics and response to stress
Disruption of neuronal maturation and activation of brain disease-related genes
 
Collaboration between the two departments of the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry found molecular similarities in mice and humans exposed to trauma
Pregnant women who experience stress, such as depression or anxiety, could be passing along a genetic marker for stress to their unborn fetus. New research findings may help identify high-risk individuals, and develop ways to prevent disease.
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