Unraveling the mystery of misfolded proteins in the heart

Researchers in the del Monte Lab at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) are the first to observe defects in the protein repair system associated with the peculiar, misfolded protein plaques previously observed ...

Checking it twice: Simple step improves face-matching accuracy

From airport security to verifying a driver's license, matching an unfamiliar face to a photograph is something people do every day. Yet despite its widespread use, people often get it wrong—especially when comparing a person's ...

New findings highlight brain changes during menopause

Research at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont reveals how menopause, once a taboo topic, affects brain function, reinforcing the idea that the menopause transition is not only a reproductive ...

A popular joint pain supplement may accelerate dementia

New research has found an association between taking glucosamine, a popular over-the-counter supplement used for joint pain, and a higher likelihood of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease. The ...

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