Neuroscience

Researchers discover new pathway in TDP-43 related dementias

Recent work published by researchers at the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA) highlights what the lead investigator calls the 'cornerstone' of her lab. Maj-Linda Selenica, assistant professor ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Preliminary results to nationwide SARS-CoV-2 molecular testing survey

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP), the premier global, molecular diagnostic professional society, today released the preliminary results of its April 2020 SARS-CoV-2 Testing Survey for clinical laboratories. The ...

Neuroscience

Intervening in glial cells protects neurons in Parkinson's model

Loss of dopaminergic neurons is a hallmark of Parkinson's disease pathology. When dopaminergic neurons are stressed, they send out a call for help to nearby glial cells that are tasked with providing neuronal support, protection ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

NKPD1 gene variant increases depression risk

A study of people from an isolated village in the Netherlands reveals a link between rare variants in the gene NKPD1 and depressive symptoms. The findings are published in the current issue of Biological Psychiatry. The study, ...

Oncology & Cancer

Gene patenting ruling unlikely to really impact oncology care

(HealthDay)—The Supreme Court decision in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad is not likely to have much immediate impact the practice of oncology, according to a special communication published online June 13 ...

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