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·June 21, 2018·10 min read

Viral Connection to Alzheimer’s: Herpes Virus Implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers provide evidence that certain species of human herpesvirus contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. The study reports high levels of human herpesvirus 6A and 7 were found in brain samples showing signs of Alzheimer's neuropathology. The findings offer hints of the viral mechanisms that could trigger or exacerbate AD.

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·September 1, 2017·3 min read

Virus Hijacks Cell’s Transportation System

According to a PNAS study, the RNAs of tick borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) are transported from the cell body to dendrites. The viral RNAs then reproduce the viruses within the dendrites, disturbing neural activity.

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·January 11, 2018·6 min read

Virus Like Protein is Important for Cognition and Memory

Researchers reveal a protein essential for memory and cognition looks and acts like a protein from a virus.

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·January 12, 2017·4 min read

Viruses in the Genome Important For the Brain

Retroviruses may have played a significant role in brain development, a new study reports.

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·July 11, 2016·4 min read

Visual Activity Regenerates Neural Connections Between the Eye and Brain

A new study reports high contrast visual stimulation can help damaged retinal neurons to regrow optic nerve fibers.

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·July 15, 2015·6 min read

Visual Processing Pathways Strengthened by Vision Restoring Gene Therapy

Researchers find evidence that a sight restoring gene therapy strengthens visual pathways in the brain.

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·October 27, 2019·4 min read

Vitamin B12 deficiency: what is Pernicious anemia, and why can it be so dangerous?

Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disorder associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. The condition not only affects physical health, it also has a detrimental effect on the mental health of many who suffer from the condition.

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·April 4, 2019·3 min read

Vitamin B12 identified as the inhibitor of a key enzyme in hereditary Parkinson’s disease

Vitamin B12 significantly prevents the neurotoxicity of LRRK2 genetic variants associated with hereditary Parkinson's disease. The findings may help with the development of new therapies to combat the neurodegenerative disease.

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·March 7, 2016·4 min read

Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy Increases Multiple Sclerosis Risk in Offspring

According to researchers, pregnant women who are deficient in vitamin D have significantly higher risk of their offspring developing MS during adulthood.

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·October 25, 2016·8 min read

Vitamin D Engages Longevity Gene to Increase Lifespan: C. elgans Study

Vitamin D appears to engage longevity genes to increase lifespan and prevent the accumulation of neurotoxic proteins linked to age related diseases, such as Alzheimer's, a new study reports.

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·October 14, 2016·5 min read

Vitamins A and C Help Erase Cell Memories

Findings could help develop new regenerative medicines and provide additional understanding of how we are able to reprogram cells from one form to another.

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·June 10, 2023·3 min read

Voice Versatility: The Genetic Symphony Behind Vocal Pitch

Researchers discovered sequence variants in the gene ABCC9 that influence voice pitch. Utilizing speech recordings from nearly 13,000 Icelanders and corresponding genomic data, the scientists identified common ABCC9 variants associated with higher voice pitch in both men and women.

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