First gene that increases the risk of fainting identified
A gene situated on chromosome 2 may increase the risk of fainting. Women, the study reports, have three times increased risk of fainting disorder.... Read More...
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New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease
Autoreactive cytotoxic CD8 T cells have been detected in people with narcolepsy type one. The finding suggests levels of the T-cell reactivity, combined with specific gene expression, may spur on the development of NT1.... Read More...
‘Lack of Cleaning’ in Brain Cells is Central to Alzheimer’s
Researchers report dysfunctional mitophagy may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. When mitophagy is improved, symptoms of Alzheimer's almost disappeared in animal models of the disease. ... Read More...
Chaos In the Body Tunes Up the Immune System
A new study reports chaotic swings in the concentration of the NF-kB protein can increase activation of the number of genes not otherwise activates, optimally tuning the immune system.... Read More...
Making Mice Lose Weight by Imitating Effects From Cold and Nicotine
By stimulating cold and nicotine receptors, researchers successfully improved metabolism in mice, helping them to lose weight. Further studies will investigate whether the same results can be achieved in humans. ... Read More...
Psychologists Define the ‘Dark Core of Personality’
Researchers have identified a common denominator for 'dark' personality traits they have dubbed the D-factor. D-factor, researchers report, can be defined as the general tendency to maximize personal goals and interests over those of another, often to the extent of taking pleasure in hurting others.... Read More...
How Children Want Their Food Served
According to a new study, children have different preferences for how their food is served, based on gender and age.... Read More...
Important New Piece in Huntington’s Disease Puzzle Identified
Researchers have identified a reduced exchange of glutamine between astrocytes and neurons in a new Huntington's disease study.... Read More...
Chromosome Study May Lead to Personalized Counselling For Pregnant Women
Researchers report fetuses with a rare chromosomal aberration have a 20% increased risk of being diagnosed with a developmental disorder.... Read More...
Researchers Discover Connection Between Circadian Rhythm and Aggression
Researchers report on why some people may experience increasing levels of aggression at the end of the day. The study reports the scientists have developed new gene editing tools to help turn of cells that cause sundowning behaviors.... Read More...
Sweet Tooth Gene Linked to Less Body Fat
Researchers report people with the 'sweet tooth', FGF21 genetic mutation tend to have less body fat. However, the genetic mutation is also linked to slightly elevated blood pressure.... Read More...
Midbrain ‘Start Neurons’ Control Whether We Run or Walk
University of Copenhagen researchers have identified two areas of the midbrain that appear to play specific roles in the start, speed and content of dependent selection of locomotion in mice.... Read More...