Researchers Identify ‘Night Owl’ Gene Variant

Researchers Identify ‘Night Owl’ Gene Variant

http://www.sci-news.com/genetics/night-owl-gene-variant-04772.html

#genetics #biology #science

Paralyzed Man Regains Use of Arms and Hands After Experimental Stem Cell Therapy

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Paralyzed Man Regains Use of Arms and Hands After Experimental Stem Cell Therapy

Initial Results offer hope for patients to reclaim independence after suffering severe spinal injury.

#genetics #paralysis #neurology
http://neurosciencenews.com/stem-cell-paralysis-recovery-4981

Recording Analog Memories in Human Cells

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Recording Analog Memories in Human Cells

Engineers program human cells to store complex histories in their DNA.

The research is in Science. (full access paywall)

#crispr #genetics
http://neurosciencenews.com/analog-memory-human-cells-4873

Converting Cells to Burn, Not Store, Fat: Mouse Study

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Converting Cells to Burn, Not Store, Fat: Mouse Study

Researchers have uncovered a new molecular pathway for stimulating the body to burn fat - a discovery that could help fight obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

The research is in Genes & Development. (full access paywall)

#genetics #neuroscience
http://neurosciencenews.com/genetics-fat-cells-obesity-4249

Father's Age and Lifestyle Associated With Birth Defects, Review Reports

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Father's Age and Lifestyle Associated With Birth Defects, Review Reports

A growing body of research is revealing associations between birth defects and a father's age, alcohol use and environmental factors, say researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center. They say these defects result from epigenetic alterations that can potentially affect multiple generations.

The research is in American Journal of Stem Cells. (full open access)

#aging #genetics #neuroscience
http://neurosciencenews.com/father-age-birth-defects-epigenetics-4242

Shorter Sleep Gene Identified

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Shorter Sleep Gene Identified

You may have wondered why some people seem to need less sleep. Is it in their genes? It turns out that it likely is. A number of so called short-sleeper genes, which are associated with little need for sleep, have recently been identified through years of arduous research and serendipity.

The research is in Cell Reports. (full open access)

#sleep #genetics
http://neurosciencenews.com/short-sleep-genetics-3372/

Protein GRK2 Appears to Help Regulate Body Clock

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Protein GRK2 Appears to Help Regulate Body Clock

New research into circadian rhythms by researchers at the University of Toronto Mississauga shows that the GRK2 protein plays a major role in regulating the body’s internal clock and points the way to remedies for jet lag and shift work exhaustion.

The research is in Cell Reports. (full open access)

#genetics   #circadianclock  
http://neurosciencenews.com/grk2-circadian-clock-2513

This Week in Technology

Originally shared by Andrij “Andrew” Harasewych

This Week in Technology
3D printed rockets, portable laser weapons, virtual world creator, Mag-lev train speed record, cheaper genetic testing for cancers, iris recognition systems and more!  http://www.futurism.co/tech-weekly/

3D Printed Rocket: http://www.realtechtoday.com/technology/the-first-3d-printed-rocket-will-launched-soon/

Tactical Laser Weapon: http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/military/tactical-laser-weapon-module-can-laserify-almost-anything

Creating Virtual Worlds from Text: http://cordis.europa.eu/news/rcn/122725_en.html

Japanese Maglev Train: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32391020

Breast Cancer Testing: http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2015/04/21/start-up-pledges-to-cut-cost-of-breast-cancer-genetic-testing-from-4000-to-249/

Iris Recognition: http://www.biometricupdate.com/201504/carnegie-mellon-researchers-developing-long-range-iris-recognition-solution

#ScienceSunday   #Science #Technology #Tech #3DPrinting #Weapons #Lasers #VR #Muse #ProjectMuse #MagLev #Japan #BreastCancer #OvarianCancer #Genetics #health #medicine #biometrics

#genetics #technology

#genetics   #technology  

Originally shared by David Fuchs
http://www.wired.co.uk/magazine/archive/2015/04/features/usb-gene-sequence

#health #stemcells

#health   #stemcells  

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Human Neural Stem Cells Restore Cognitive Functions Impaired by Chemotherapy

UCI study reveals how they alleviate 'chemobrain' after cancer treatments.

The research is in Cancer Research. (full access paywall)

#genetics   #chemotherapy   #stemcells  
http://neurosciencenews.com/chemotherapy-human-neural-stem-cells-1766