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·September 20, 2016·3 min read

Shape Shifting Protein Behind Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report amyloid beta may change its internal structure to be absorbed into the cell and become toxic.

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·January 3, 2019·3 min read

Shedding Light on the Evolution of Metabolism

Researchers report the ability to use sugar as food varies strongly between closely related species. The study identifies a genetic basis for this variation and could shed light on how human populations with different dietary histories may respond differently to modern, sugar rich diets.

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·August 26, 2016·3 min read

Shedding New Light on Calcium’s Role in Memory and Learning

A new study reports on how calcium in mitochondria can impact brain development and adult cognition.

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·November 2, 2016·5 min read

Single Mutation in Recessive Gene Increases Risk of Earlier Onset Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that could signify a risk for early onset of Parkinson's disease.

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·March 11, 2021·7 min read

Skin Swab Test Could Help Diagnose Parkinson’s

Researchers have developed a new, non-invasive test to diagnose Parkinson's disease which relies on a simple skin swab. The test analyses sebum, the oily substance that coats and protects the skin. People with Parkinson's often have increased production of sebum. The researchers identified 10 compounds within sebum that were either elevated or reduced in people with Parkinson's.

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·July 25, 2023·5 min read

Slowing Down the Clock: Key Discovery in Aging and Chronic Inflammation

Researchers uncovered a key mechanism of aging - improper calcium signaling in the mitochondria of certain immune cells, leading to chronic inflammation. As we age, these mitochondria in macrophages lose their ability to uptake and utilize calcium, contributing to various age-related conditions.

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·August 22, 2016·4 min read

Stroke Like Brain Damage Reduced By Omega 3 Injection: Mouse Study

Researchers report omega-3 fatty acids reduced brain damage in mouse models of stoke.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·September 6, 2017·4 min read

Study Associates Schizophrenia with Defective Processing of Messenger RNA in Cells

Brain dysfunction noted in schizophrenia patients may be a result of impaired expression of a protein complex associated with protein synthesis, researchers report.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 24, 2015·5 min read

Study Sheds New Light on Brain’s Source of Power

A new study provides a shift in understanding how nerve cells in the brain generate the energy they need to function correctly.

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·December 12, 2017·3 min read

Tapeworm Drug May Help in Fight Against Parkinson’s

Cardiff University researchers report a molecule in a common medication used to treat tapeworm has shown to be effective in enhancing the PINK1 protein and slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease.

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·July 15, 2019·4 min read

The human microbiome is a treasure trove waiting to be unlocked

Understanding the complexity of the human microbiome may help unlock mysteries behind health and psychological illnesses.

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·January 4, 2019·13 min read

The Mysteries of the Super-Ager Revealed

Scientific research is helping to unlock the secrets behind why some people live to become super-agers. Researchers propose ways in which we can slow the aging process and extend our life spans.

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