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Worldwide Study Unlocks Genetic Secrets of Gray Matter

A major international collaboration co-led by UNC School of Medicine scientist Jason Stein, PhD, has produced the first genetic map of the cerebral cortex, identifying more than 300 genetic variants that influence cortical structure and play roles in psychiatric conditions. The cerebral cortex is the relatively thin, folded, outer “gray matter” layer of the brain… Read More »

Viewers get scenery, not science, as CNN explores global ‘secrets’ to living longer

In CNN’s reality-based series, “Chasing Life,” correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta travels to far-flung reaches of the planet to explore health care practices rooted in cultural traditions. The show — which is available on the streaming platform CNNgo — was produced by the same division that created Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, and it was clearly designed… Read More »

Citing 'brazen' trade secrets theft, Genentech sues indicted ex-employees and biosim maker

Soon after federal prosecutors filed a bombshell indictment against former Genentech staffers for allegedly funneling trade secrets to Taiwanese biotech firm JHL, Genentech has filed its own legal salvo calling for an injunction and damages.  After receiving a confidential tip from one of its employees about possible trade secrets theft, the Roche biotech started up an… Read More »