New Type of Botox Identified
Researchers have identified a new active botulinum neurotoxin. The discovery could lead to the development of new protein therapeutics.... Read More...
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How the Immune System Identifies Invading Bacteria
A new Science study reveals researchers have been able to witness NAIP5, an immune system protein in mice, scan a bacterial protein in six different ways to help ensure correct identification.... Read More...
Bacteria Found in Alzheimer’s Brains
A new study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience provides new evidence that bacterial infection and inflammation could contribute to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found a tenfold higher overall ratio of Actinobacteria to Proteobacteria in the brains of Alzheimer's patients compared to those without the disease.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Pathology May Be Influenced by Bacteria
Researchers find higher levels of LPS and E coli K99 pili proteins in brain samples of Alzheimer's patients.... Read More...
The Current State of Psychobiotics
Researchers explore emerging strategies for planting brain-altering bacteria in the gut to provide mental benefits.... Read More...
Bacterial Genes Boost Current in Human Cells
Researchers have harvested genes for ion channels from bacteria which can enhance electrical signals in human cells.... Read More...
Could Alzheimer’s Associated Amyloid Plaques Fight Bacterial Infections?
According to researchers, the expression of human amyloid beta protected against potentially lethal infections in mice, roundworms and cultured human brain cells.... Read More...
Bacterial Immunization Prevents PTSD-Like Symptoms in Mice
According to a new study, mice injected with a specific bacterium became more resilient to stress, showing less anxiety and fear in stressful situations.... Read More...
Could GI Tract Bacteria Help to Decrease Stroke Severity?
A new study reports some types of gut bacteria can leverage the immune system to decrease the severity of ischemic stroke.... Read More...
Researchers Identify Virus and Two Types of Bacteria as Major Causes of Alzheimer’s
A new editorial indicates certain microbes may be responsible for Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Stubbing Out Smoking: Nicotine Blocking Enzyme Takes Reward Out of Smoking
Researchers discover an enzyme that seeks and destroys nicotine before it hits the brain. The discovery could lead to new therapies to help people quit smoking.... Read More...
Mathematical Model for Robots with ‘Bacterial Brains’
Researchers use a mathematical model to demonstrate that bacteria can control robot behavior.... Read More...