The Collaborative Study On The Genetics Of Alcoholism: Sample and Clinical Data

This article offers an overview of the methodologies offered in collecting data for the COGA study and also dives into the characteristics of the study sample and clinical information. This is a second installment of a 5 paper series.  The Collaborative Study on the Genetics of Alcoholism (COGA) is a comprehensive multidisciplinary research initiative aimed at […]

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The Amyloid Precursor Protein Modulates the Position and Length of the Axon Initial Segment

This study delves into the complex involvement of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). While APP is primarily known for its connection to the production of β-amyloid (Aβ) peptides, a characteristic of AD brains, this research uncovers a different facet of its functionality. It reveals a unique link between APP and neuronal […]

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Genomic Risk For Post-traumatic Stress Disorder In Families Densely Affected With Alcohol Use Disorders

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that occurs after experiencing a traumatic event. Although many people are exposed to trauma, only a small percentage develop PTSD. Studies that look at the entire genome (genome-wide association studies or GWAS) have found specific genetic signs related to PTSD in both civilian and military groups. However, studies […]

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Predicting Alcohol-related Memory Problems In Older Adults: A Machine Learning Study With Multi-domain Features

Researchers aimed to understand memory problems in older adults with a history of alcohol use disorder (AUD) using a machine learning approach. Comparisons were made between a group of 94 adults aged 50-81 with alcohol-induced memory problems (Memory group) to a matched Control group without memory issues. The Random Forests model identified specific features from […]

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