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New insight into gene uncovers its link to incurable birth defect

New insight into gene uncovers its link to incurable birth defect

byWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Researchimage shows neurons and their connections to each other in red and yellow, and the cell's DNA in blue. WEHI researchers have, for the fir

New insight into gene uncovers its link to incurable birth defect

byWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Researchimage shows neurons and their connections to each other in red and yellow, and the cell's DNA in blue. WEHI researchers have, for the fir
Targeting the mRNA of 'undruggable' proteins in the fight against Parkinson's disease

Targeting the mRNA of 'undruggable' proteins in the fight against Parkinson's disease

JANUARY 8, 2024REPORTby Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Scripps Research Institute, Florida, have developed a new method to counteract α-synucl

Targeting the mRNA of 'undruggable' proteins in the fight against Parkinson's disease

JANUARY 8, 2024REPORTby Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Scripps Research Institute, Florida, have developed a new method to counteract α-synucl
Scientists discover a potential way to repair synapses damaged in Alzheimer's disease

Scientists discover a potential way to repair synapses damaged in Alzheimer's disease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024by Buck Institute for Research on AgingThe art depicts the recovery of the functional plasticity at synapses on neurons despite tau-induced toxicity in the brain. Credit: Larissa Brown

Scientists discover a potential way to repair synapses damaged in Alzheimer's disease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024by Buck Institute for Research on AgingThe art depicts the recovery of the functional plasticity at synapses on neurons despite tau-induced toxicity in the brain. Credit: Larissa Brown
Exercise and Liraglutide: Effects on Weight Loss and Bone Health

Exercise and Liraglutide: Effects on Weight Loss and Bone Health

This article delves into a study that investigates the effects of exercise, liraglutide, and their combination on weight loss and bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals with obesity.

Exercise and Liraglutide: Effects on Weight Loss and Bone Health

This article delves into a study that investigates the effects of exercise, liraglutide, and their combination on weight loss and bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals with obesity.
Clinical trial: New dual therapy could revolutionize treatment of urothelial and bladder cancers

Clinical trial: New dual therapy could revolutionize treatment of urothelial and bladder cancers

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityDr. Alison Zhang. Credit: Macquarie UniversityAn international clinical trial of a treatment for advanced urothelial cancer has found a new dual therapy can

Clinical trial: New dual therapy could revolutionize treatment of urothelial and bladder cancers

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityDr. Alison Zhang. Credit: Macquarie UniversityAn international clinical trial of a treatment for advanced urothelial cancer has found a new dual therapy can
New tool improves the search for genes that cause diseases

New tool improves the search for genes that cause diseases

byUniversity of ChicagoDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHA new statistical tool developed by researchers at the University of Ch

New tool improves the search for genes that cause diseases

byUniversity of ChicagoDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHA new statistical tool developed by researchers at the University of Ch
New findings suggest life span can be increased by making cells less efficient at producing energy

New findings suggest life span can be increased by making cells less efficient at producing energy

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterChristopher Axelrod, Director, Integrated Physiology and Molecular Medicine Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Credit: PBRCA newstudy&nb

New findings suggest life span can be increased by making cells less efficient at producing energy

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterChristopher Axelrod, Director, Integrated Physiology and Molecular Medicine Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Credit: PBRCA newstudy&nb
Music and genomes: Beethoven's genes put to the test

Music and genomes: Beethoven's genes put to the test

by Ina Wittmann,Max Planck SocietyThe analysis of Beethoven's DNA shows possibilities and limits of predictions in the field of genetics. Credit: MPIEA / F. BernoullyTo what extent are excep

Music and genomes: Beethoven's genes put to the test

by Ina Wittmann,Max Planck SocietyThe analysis of Beethoven's DNA shows possibilities and limits of predictions in the field of genetics. Credit: MPIEA / F. BernoullyTo what extent are excep
Class of Alzheimer's drug presents unique challenge for patients with cardiovascular disease

Class of Alzheimer's drug presents unique challenge for patients with cardiovascular disease

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newViewpoint articlepublished in theJournal of the American Medical Association&nb

Class of Alzheimer's drug presents unique challenge for patients with cardiovascular disease

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newViewpoint articlepublished in theJournal of the American Medical Association&nb
Research may offer relief to migraine sufferers

Research may offer relief to migraine sufferers

FEBRUARY 21, 2024by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaRoughly one in five women suffer from migraines, compared to fewer than one in 10 men. Credit: John DiJulia, University CommunicationsResear

Research may offer relief to migraine sufferers

FEBRUARY 21, 2024by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaRoughly one in five women suffer from migraines, compared to fewer than one in 10 men. Credit: John DiJulia, University CommunicationsResear
Flies fed restricted diet in early adulthood found to live longer

Flies fed restricted diet in early adulthood found to live longer

byRIKENA model of lifespan extension by early Met restriction. Methionine restriction in young flies can induce MsrA and decrease MetSO level, leading to lifespan extension. This nutritional res

Flies fed restricted diet in early adulthood found to live longer

byRIKENA model of lifespan extension by early Met restriction. Methionine restriction in young flies can induce MsrA and decrease MetSO level, leading to lifespan extension. This nutritional res