A team of researchers has built a mathematical model that describes the molecular events associated with the beginning stage of learning and memory formation in the human brain.
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The neurodegeneration that occurs in Parkinson's disease is a result of stress on the endoplasmic reticulum in the cell rather than failure of the mitochondria as previously thought, according to a study in fruit flies. It ...
Jun 23, 2016
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Neurodegenerative Lafora disease usually becomes apparent through seizures during adolescence and puberty and occurs as a consequence of defects in glycogen metabolism and in the cellular mechanisms that are responsible for ...
May 22, 2015
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Using herpesvirus, molecular immunologists from the University of Southern California (USC) Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered a cellular process that activates a critical immune defense against pathogens, ...
Apr 2, 2015
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Can a person actually be born with a predisposition to depression? The Austrian Science Fund FWF is currently supporting a new project to investigate this challenging question. Specifically, a research team led by Prof. Daniela ...
Feb 2, 2015
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A technique that can identify causes of cancer invisible to genetic sequencing has uncovered large sets of previously unknown pancreatic cancer genes. It is hoped that this study will boost research into a disease that is ...
Dec 8, 2014
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In some patients, the chronic inflammatory skin diseases psoriasis and eczema are similar in appearance. Up to now, dermatologists have therefore had to base their decision on which treatment should be selected on their own ...
Jul 10, 2014
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Bone healing cells in non-smokers are of a better quality, more active and quicker at dividing than those of smokers, according to new research.
Mar 12, 2014
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(Medical Xpress)—Scientists from Aston University have discovered a potential molecular link between Irisin, a recently identified hormone released from muscle after bouts of exercise, and the ageing process.
Feb 18, 2014
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(Medical Xpress)—Precise detection of specific antibodies is fundamental in diagnosing a wide range of diseases – and testing for antibodies using known antigens is used extensively to diagnose infectious and autoimmune ...
