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275 | articlestitle == Can This Gene Influence Your Risk of Schizophrenia (COMT)?
275 | articlesmeta_description == The COMT gene breaks down neurotransmitters and is associated with schizophrenia. Learn more here!
275 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>The COMT gene encodes a protein that breaks down the neurotransmitters dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. Certain variants have been associated with schizophrenia. Read on to learn where your COMT gene stands!</strong></p>
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272 | articlestitle == Can This Gene Influence Your Risk of Anxiety Disorders (COMT)?
272 | articlesmeta_description == The COMT gene breaks down neurotransmitters and is associated with anxiety disorders. Learn more here!
272 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>The COMT gene encodes a protein that breaks down the neurotransmitters dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. Certain variants have been associated with anxiety disorders such as PTSD and OCD, and eating disorders such as anorexia. Read on to learn where your COMT gene stands!</strong></p>
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87 | articlesslug == Cognitive-Function-Gene-CHRNA5
87 | articlestitle == Does This Acetylcholine Receptor Gene Influence Overall Cognitive Ability? (CHRNA5)
87 | articlesmeta_description == The CHRNA5 gene creates acetylcholine receptors, and variants in this gene may influence cognitive ability. Learn more here!
87 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>The <em>CHRNA5</em> gene codes for a specific type of acetylcholine receptor. Several variants in this gene have been associated with significant differences in IQ and overall cognitive ability, possibly due to differences in the number of acetylcholine receptors that this gene can produce throughout the brain. Read on to learn more about this fascinating gene, how it works, and what your own genes have to say about your brain&rsquo;s acetylcholine system!</strong></p>
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87 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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73 | articlesslug == BCL2-Cognitive-Function
73 | articlestitle == How Might This Gene Influence Cognitive Function? (BCL2)
73 | articlesmeta_description == The BCL2 gene is involved in regulating cell death, and may influence brain size and cognition. Click here to learn more!
73 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>The BCL2 gene helps damaged cells stay alive so that they can be fixed up by the body&rsquo;s natural repair mechanisms. Certain variants in this gene may influence how susceptible your brain&rsquo;s neurons are to common sources of cell damage, such as inflammation and oxidative stress. This, in turn, may influence cognitive function! Read on to learn more about this gene and how it works, and the variants you carry.</strong></p>
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73 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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49 | articlesslug == Boost-Creativity-and-Intelligence-with-DRD2
49 | articlestitle == The Key Dopamine Receptor Gene That Influences Your Intelligence And Creativity (DRD2)
49 | articlesmeta_description == The DRD2 gene creates a type of dopamine receptor, and can affect many cognitive functions. Learn how to optimize DRD2 here!
49 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Your brain&rsquo;s dopamine system is a key player in many critical aspects of your cognitive ability and mood. In this post, we&rsquo;ll be taking a look at the <em>DRD2</em> gene, which is responsible for creating a specific type of dopamine receptor. Read on to learn more about how variants in <em>DRD2</em> can influence your intelligence and creativity, and what you can do to further enhance your genotype for this gene!</strong></p>
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49 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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50 | articlesslug == Boost-Plasticity-With-The-BDNF-Gene
50 | articlestitle == How to Increase Intelligence and Enhance Learning (BDNF)
50 | articlesmeta_description == The BDNF gene has a major impact on synaptic plasticity and many cognitive abilities. Learn how to optimize it here!
50 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>The <em>BDNF</em> gene is responsible for creating one of the most important compounds your brain uses to promote neurogenesis, synaptic plasticity, and many other processes crucial for optimal brain function. The variants you carry in this gene determine how much of this important compound you produce, which can in turn influence many aspects of your cognitive ability. Read on to learn more about BDNF, how it works, and the steps that you can take to boost your <em>BDNF</em> genotype even further!</strong></p>
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50 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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38 | articlesslug == Boost-Brain-Speed-With-NFKBIL1
38 | articlestitle == The Gene That Increases Cognitive Processing Speed by Inhibiting Inflammation (NFKBIL1)
38 | articlesmeta_description == Your NFKBIL gene determines how sensitive your brain is to inflammation, which affects cognition. Learn how to optimize it here!
38 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chronic inflammation contributes to many health problems throughout the body, and can even affect how quickly your brain processes information! In this post we&rsquo;ll be taking a look at <em>NFKBIL1</em>, an immune system gene that can determine how sensitive your brain is to inflammation &mdash; and therefore how vulnerable you are to &ldquo;brain fog&rdquo; and other chronic cognitive issues. Read on to learn more about your <em>NFKBIL1</em> genotype and how you can potentially improve it!</strong></p>
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38 | articlesauthorphoto == https://sd-selfdecode-assets-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/blog/author-photo/Matt.jpg
38 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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34 | articlesslug == Protect-Your-Dopamine-Neurons-With-LMX1A
34 | articlestitle == Boost Your Cognitive Ability By Protecting Your Dopamine Neurons (LMX1A)
34 | articlesmeta_description == The LMX1A gene helps maintain the health & efficiency of your brain’s dopamine neurons. Learn how to optimize LMX1A here!
34 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Dopamine is a key player in important cognitive functions such as working memory and cognitive flexibility. In this post, we&rsquo;ll be looking at a gene that helps protect your dopamine neurons from stress and damage, which in turn can have a significant impact on your overall cognitive ability! Read on to learn more about your genotype for the <em>LMX1A</em> gene, and how you can optimize it.</strong></p>
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34 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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30 | articlestitle == Is This Inflammation Gene Reducing Your Intelligence? (TNFSF9)
30 | articlesmeta_description == The TNFSF9 gene can cause brain inflammation, which takes a major toll on your cognitive ability! Learn how to optimize it here.
30 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Inflammation can affect many important aspects of your health &mdash; but your brain is especially sensitive to the negative effects of inflammation, which can have significant consequences for your overall cognitive ability. In this post we&rsquo;ll be looking at the <em>TNFSF9</em> gene, a key player in stimulating your body&rsquo;s immune system and inflammatory response. Read on to learn what your genotype for this important gene says about your intelligence!</strong></p>
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30 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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29 | articlestitle == Is This Magnesium Gene Affecting Your Cognitive Function? (TUSC3)
29 | articlesmeta_description == The TUSC3 gene determines your body's levels of magnesium, which affects your cognitive ability! Learn how to optimize it here.
29 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>You probably already know that the nutrients and minerals you get from your diet can have a profound effect on how well your brain functions. Today we&rsquo;re going to be looking at <em>TUSC3</em>, a gene that significantly influences how well your body absorbs and transports the essential mineral magnesium. By affecting the overall levels of magnesium in your cells, this gene can actually have a significant effect on your overall cognitive ability!</strong></p>
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29 | articlesauthorname == Matt Carland
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29 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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27 | articlesslug == Fight-Oxidative-Stress-With-UGT2A1
27 | articlestitle == Is Your Low Glutathione Causing Brain Fog? (UGT2A1)
27 | articlesmeta_description == Oxidative stress causes inflammation & DNA damage in your brain, reducing cognitive function! Learn how to optimize UGT2A1 here.
27 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Oxidative stress can be responsible for a wide variety of health problems, such as inflammation and DNA damage. Your brain is particularly sensitive to these negative effects, which means that reducing oxidative stress is critical for ensuring optimal cognitive function! Read on to learn more about <em>UGT2A1</em>, a very important gene for fighting the negative influence of oxidative stress throughout your body and brain.</strong></p>
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27 | articlesauthorname == Matt Carland
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27 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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24 | articlestitle == Beat “Brain Fog” With The Cannabinoid System (CNR1)
24 | articlesmeta_description == The CNR1 gene determines your risk of developing “brain fog” and other complex health issues; learn how to optimize it here!
24 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Your brain&rsquo;s cannabinoid system is critical for many aspects of your mental health and cognitive ability. In this post we&rsquo;ll be looking at what the cannabinoid receptor gene <em>CNR1</em> can tell you about your relative risk of developing &ldquo;brain fog&rdquo; and other hard-to-treat health issues &ndash; as well as how to counteract any risk factors you might be carrying in this important gene!</strong></p>
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24 | articlesauthorid == 4
24 | articlesauthorname == Matt Carland
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24 | articlesauthorphoto == https://sd-selfdecode-assets-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/blog/author-photo/Matt.jpg
24 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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23 | articlesslug == Enhance-Learning-and-Memory-with-KIBRA
23 | articlestitle == How to Epigenetically Enhance Your Learning and Memory Abilities (KIBRA)
23 | articlesmeta_description == Personalized genetics blog article
23 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Synaptic plasticity is one of the most important factors when it comes to learning new things and storing new memories. The <em>KIBRA</em> gene plays a key role in these processes, and the variants you carry for this gene can have quite a significant effect on your overall cognitive ability!</strong></p>
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23 | articlesauthorid == 4
23 | articlesauthorname == Matt Carland
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23 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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22 | articlesslug == Boost-Your-Cognitive-Ability-with-COMT
22 | articlestitle == Give Your Cognitive Ability a Boost (COMT)
22 | articlesmeta_description == Personalized genetics blog article
22 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>The <em>COMT</em> gene </strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">&ndash;</span></span><strong> often referred to as the &ldquo;<em>warrior/worrier</em>&rdquo; gene </strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">&ndash;</span></span><strong> plays a role in many different aspects of your cognition, mood, and personality. In today&rsquo;s post, we&rsquo;ll be focusing specifically on what your <em>COMT</em> genotype says about your overall intelligence, how it works, and what you can do to give your cognitive ability a boost if you carry the non-optimal genotype for this gene!</strong></p>
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22 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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17 | articlesslug == Fight-Brain-Fog-with-PARP1
17 | articlestitle == Fight Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Brain Fog (PARP1)
17 | articlesmeta_description == Personalized genetics blog article
17 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Your brain is highly sensitive to the effects of oxidative stress and inflammation &ndash; two of the main factors that cause &ldquo;brain fog&rdquo; and other cognitive problems. The <em>PARP1</em> gene is a key player when it comes to determining how sensitive you are to these factors, and understanding how it works can give you a major advantage when it comes to protecting your brain and optimizing your overall cognitive ability!</strong></p>
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17 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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17 | articlestagsname == Oxidative Stress
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16 | articlesslug == Increase-Myelination-with-ENPP6
16 | articlestitle == Boost Your Intelligence by Increasing Myelination (ENPP6)
16 | articlesmeta_description == Personalized genetics blog article
16 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>The neurons in your brain need myelin in order to function as efficiently as possible </strong>&ndash;<strong> and the more myelin you have, the more intelligent you are! Myelin is produced by a special type of brain cell called oligodendrocytes </strong>&ndash;<strong> and this is where the ENPP6 gene comes in. Read on to learn more about what this gene does, and what your genotype says about your cognitive ability.</strong></p>
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16 | articlesauthorname == Matt Carland
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16 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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16 | articlestagsname == ENPP6 Gene
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16 | articlestagsname == Intelligence
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12 | articlesslug == Boost-Cognition-with-the-ULK4-gene
12 | articlestitle == Increase Intelligence, Myelin & Neurogenesis (ULK4)
12 | articlesmeta_description == Personalized genetics blog article
12 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>In this post we&rsquo;ll be looking at the <em>ULK4</em> gene, which plays a major role in neurogenesis, neuronal migration, and myelination. These are some of the main mechanisms that allow your brain to grow new neurons and make sure they&rsquo;re working as efficiently as possible. Given how important these functions are for your brain, it&rsquo;s not surprising that this gene can be a significant factor when it comes to optimizing your cognitive ability!</strong></p>
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12 | articlesauthorname == Matt Carland
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12 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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12 | articlestagsname == ULK4 Gene
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8 | articlestitle == Improve Cognitive Function with Oxytocin (OXTR)
8 | articlesmeta_description == Personalized genetics blog article
8 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>You&rsquo;ve probably heard of oxytocin, the neurotransmitter that is famous for its role in empathy and emotional bonding &ndash; but did you know that your oxytocin genes can also influence your cognitive abilities? In this post, we&rsquo;ll review how oxytocin affects your cognitive function,&nbsp;and how to counteract potential&nbsp;genetic weaknesses.</strong></p>
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8 | articlesauthorname == Matt Carland
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8 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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