Neuroscience
Worms learn to smell danger
Worms can learn. And the ways they learn and respond to danger could lead scientists to new treatments for people with neurodegenerative diseases.
Oct 17, 2017
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News tagged with molecular chaperones
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Molecular inhibitor breaks cycle that leads to Alzheimer's
A molecular chaperone has been found to inhibit a key stage in the development of Alzheimer's disease and break the toxic chain reaction that leads to the death of brain cells, a new study shows. The research provides an ...
Feb 17, 2015
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Genetics
Even when you're older you need chaperones
Aging is the most significant and universal risk factor for developing neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases. This risk increases disproportionately ...
Nov 3, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Finding a target for tumor suppression
One of the hopes for victory against cancer hinges on naturally-occurring proteins whose job is to make their host cell die.
Feb 3, 2014
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Neuroscience
Stress-related protein speeds progression of Alzheimer's disease
A stress-related protein genetically linked to depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders contributes to the acceleration of Alzheimer's disease, a new study led by researchers at the University of South Florida ...
Sep 4, 2013
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Fighting Alzheimer's disease with protein origami
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive degenerative brain disease most commonly characterized by memory deficits. Loss of memory function, in particular, is known to be caused by neuronal damage arising from the misfolding ...
Jul 12, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
New drug extends advanced lung cancer survival
A new drug can help advanced lung cancer patients live longer and may aid in treating other kinds of cancer, researchers said Monday.
Jun 3, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
The metabolic weathervane of cancer
Highly expressed in various cancers and known for its cytoprotective properties, TRAP1 protein has been identified as a potential target for antitumor treatments. As a result of the research conducted by Len Neckers, from ...
Apr 1, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
New cancer 'vaccine' shows future promise in treating and preventing metastatic cancers
Preclinical, laboratory studies suggest a novel immunotherapy could potentially work like a vaccine against metastatic cancers, according to scientists at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center. Results from ...
Feb 27, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Indian plant could play key role in death of cancer cells
Scientists at the Georgia Regents University Cancer Center have identified an Indian plant, used for centuries to treat inflammation, fever and malaria, that could help kill cancer cells.
Feb 14, 2013
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