Manipulating the genes of the Drosophila fruit fly to promote the growth of one part of a neuron simultaneously stunts the growth of the other part, new research suggests.
Using well known mouse models, researchers demonstrate a potential new target to fight Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
A new study links a lack of SMG1 to protein aggregates associated with Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Findings could help develop new treatments for depression, researchers report.
Researchers report they have discovered how genetic cancer mutations attack networks controlling human cells.