Researchers discover a potential cause of Parkinson's disease
There are currently 8 million patients with Parkinson's disease in the world.
May 5, 2023
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Eukaryota: News and Research on Nematoda
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Study hints that antidepressants could help slow reproductive aging
Worms might not be depressed, per se. But that doesn't mean they can't benefit from antidepressants.
May 4, 2023
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Worms as a model for understanding endocannabinoid system could inform better medications
If you give a worm some weed, he might just need a snack to go with it.
Apr 20, 2023
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Cold is beneficial for healthy aging, finds new study
Cold activates a cellular cleansing mechanism that breaks down harmful protein aggregations responsible for various diseases associated with aging. In recent years, studies on different model organisms have already shown ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Mathematical modeling links odor-responsive behavior, neural activity and genes
Humans and animals detect different stimuli such as light, sound, and odor through nerve cells, which then transmit the information to the brain. Nerve cells must be able to adjust to the wide range of stimuli they receive, ...
Feb 24, 2023
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How a high fat diet allows expulsion of intestinal parasite worms
Scientists have discovered that a high-fat diet allows the immune system to eliminate a parasitic worm which is a major cause of death and illness in the developing world.
Feb 6, 2023
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Immune signaling component FBXC-58 found to mediate dietary restriction effects on healthy aging in C. elegans
Dietary restriction (DR) is a highly effective and reproducible intervention that prolongs longevity in many organisms. The molecular mechanism of action of DR is tightly connected with the immune system; however, the detailed ...
Jan 25, 2023
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Move over, mice: Caterpillars could replace some mammals in the study of human disease
Rats and mice have been the backbone of biomedical research for decades—including research to understand cancer and pioneer new treatments.
Jan 12, 2023
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Dance of the scrotal worms documented on video
Two doctors at the Max Super Specialty Hospital in India has documented the filarial dance of scrotal worms on video. In the video, the undulations of live worms residing in a male patient's scrotum can be seen.
New rat lungworm disease resource to help doctors with diagnosis, treatment
As climate change continues, human cases of rat lungworm disease are anticipated to become more widespread globally, especially in places where the parasite that causes the disease is not yet present. A review paper, led ...
Dec 6, 2022
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