A new genetic study reveals the evolution of longevity and larger brains in capuchin monkeys.
A new study reports researchers have discovered the mechanism behind how a single gene mutation can cause dystonia.
Bilingual people show improved ability to speak in their second language after consuming alcohol, a new study reports.
Around 15 percent of Ebola survivors have retinal scars that appear to be specific to the disease, a new study reports.
Researchers have identified a protein that could help those with epilepsy respond more positively to drug treatments.
A new study highlights the potential reasons why many patients with severe epilepsy still continue to experience seizures even after surgery.
A new study reports cancer patients who frequently eat peanuts may be at increased risk of their cancer spreading. Researchers found Peanut agglutinin (PNA), a carbohydrate-binding protein that enters blood circulation after a peanut is eaten, interacts with endothelial cells to produce cytokines. Some of the cytokines are recognized promoters of cancer metastasis.
Study identifies a specific type of immune cell that induces inflammation in herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis.
A combination of the Zika virus and Chikungunya, two mosquito-borne infections, increase stroke risk, a new study reports.
Researchers report Alzheimer's can be detected before diagnosis by looking at, and applying mathematical analysis, to their painting styles.
Study reveals people often discriminate against those who suffer from obesity to a point of dehumanization. Those who blatantly 'dehumanize' those who are overweight are more likely to support health policies that discriminate against people because of their weight.
Ebselen, a Selenium-based drug molecule, and several other novel compounds can change the characteristics of SOD1. The findings could help with the development of new therapeutics for ALS.
