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·September 9, 2019

Study identifies first potential biomarker for a debilitating fainting condition

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a disorder characterized by sudden fainting, may be an autoimmune disease. A new study reveals 89% of patients with the condition had elevated levels of autoantibodies against the adrenergic alpha 1 receptor. The potential biomarker can be identified via blood samples. Read More

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·January 19, 2017

Insecticides Mimic Melatonin, Creating Higher Risk of Diabetes

According to a new study, synthetic chemicals found in some insecticides can bind to melatonin receptors, creating a higher risk for people to develop diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Read More

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·April 8, 2016

A Novel Optogenetic Tool

Researchers use optogenetics to successfully switch specific G-protein coupled signalling pathways on and off. Read More

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·September 28, 2015

Promising New Compound Could Treat Chronic Itch Without Adverse Side Effects

Researchers have identified a new compound that appears to treat chronic intractable itch without the adverse side effects normally associated with medicating the condition. Read More

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·April 7, 2014

Switching Off Anxiety with Light

Researchers demonstrate an ability to modulate mouse emotional behavior using light activated receptors. Read More