FeaturedGenetics·December 14, 2015·5 min readAge Related Cognitive Decline Genes Discovered in Adult Worm NeuronsFinding could point the way to new therapies to extend life and enhance healthy aging in humans.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·April 13, 2016·4 min readCould Maple Syrup Help Protect Against Development of ALS?Research using C. elegans finds maple syrup may protect neurons and prevent the development of ALS.Read More
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FeaturedGenetics·May 26, 2016·3 min readSensory Neurons Modulate Aging HormoneA new study suggests the taste or smell of food acts on sensory neurons, which could produce a type of aging hormone.Read More
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