Jessica Peixinho

Jessica Peixinho is a Volunteer Writer at BioNews. She is currently studying for a PhD in Genetics at Oxford Brookes University. Her research focuses on whether methylation at genes associated with reading or language ability correlates to a child’s later language outcomes. Additionally, her research considers nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) and whether mutations in a nAChR chaperone confer superior working memory in those where it is present. Previously, she completed a MSc by research degree at the University of York where her research focused on using biotinylating ligases to uncover interacting partners of MeCP2, a mutation in which causes Rett syndrome. Her undergraduate studies were carried out at Loughborough University with a dissertation focused on the public perceptions regarding genetic testing.