Prevailing theories posit plaques in the brain cause Alzheimer's disease. New UC Riverside research instead points to cells' slowing ability to clean themselves as the likely cause of unhealthy brain buildup.
Nov 29, 2021
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Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered how a dangerous parasite maintains a steady supply of nutrients while replicating inside of its host cell: it calls for delivery.
Jun 19, 2019
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A new method developed by Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) and University of California, Riverside provides new insights into cancer biology by allowing researchers to show how fatty acids are absorbed by single cells.
Jul 16, 2021
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Monash University scientists have identified a less stringent and more manageable alternative to traditional intermittent fasting, offering new possibilities for extending lifespan and promoting healthy aging.
Feb 2, 2024
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A previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson's disease and offers a new direction for exploring potential treatments, according to a new USC Leonard Davis ...
Jan 2, 2024
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The fast-spreading UK, South Africa, and Brazil coronavirus variants are raising both concerns and questions about whether COVID-19 vaccines will protect against them. New work led by Bing Chen, Ph.D., at Boston Children's ...
Mar 17, 2021
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What we eat can affect the outcome of chemotherapy—and likely many other medical treatments—because of ripple effects that begin in our gut, new research from the University of Virginia suggests.
Jun 3, 2020
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There's a popular saying in some circles that "a calorie is a calorie," but science shows that it may not be true. In fact, it may be possible to eat more of some kinds of calories while also improving your health.
Nov 22, 2023
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Pediatric encephalopathies of genetic origin cause severe motor and intellectual disabilities from birth. One of these diseases, first identified in 2013, is caused by mutations in the GNAO1 gene. In order to understand the ...
Oct 10, 2022
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The APOE4 gene is the most powerful genetic factor driving a person's risk for developing late-onset Alzheimer's disease.
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