Why Gene Allowing for Infections Are Maintained

Why Gene Allowing for Infections Are Maintained

They can still be found in humans and many other vertebrates

Tau Protein Conglomerations Contribute to Alzheimer's

Tau Protein Conglomerations Contribute to Alzheimer's

Researchers gain a better understanding of how the disease is triggered

New Class of Proteins Regulating the Hypoxic Response Found

New Class of Proteins Regulating the Hypoxic Response Found

These molecules can dictate how the body responds to low oxygen concentrations

First 3D Images Acquired of Individual Proteins

First 3D Images Acquired of Individual Proteins

The achievement was made at Berkeley Lab, in the United States

Lifetime Habits Prevent Alzheimer's

Lifetime Habits Prevent Alzheimer's

Cognitively-stimulating activities reduce beta-amyloid build-ups

New Insight into the Development of Deadly Glioblastomas

New Insight into the Development of Deadly Glioblastomas

This form of cancer has an extremely poor prognosis

Parkinson's May Be Addressed as Soon as It Sets On

Parkinson's May Be Addressed as Soon as It Sets On

MSU investigators develop new approach for treating this condition

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 16th, 2012
Iron Deficiency Changes the Structure of the Brain

Iron Deficiency Changes the Structure of the Brain

A recent investigation on this issue was carried out on teens

Spider-Silkworm Mutant Produces Strongest Silk

Spider-Silkworm Mutant Produces Strongest Silk

Spider proteins successfully introduced in silkworms

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 20th, 2011
Protein Triggers Grasshopper Swarms

Protein Triggers Grasshopper Swarms

Scientists finally identify what causes the insects to become harmful

Septin Proteins Critical to Fighting Off Bacterial Infections

Septin Proteins Critical to Fighting Off Bacterial Infections

They literally build small cages to confine the invaders

New Achilles Heel Found in Cancer Cells

New Achilles Heel Found in Cancer Cells

Experts hope to develop new therapies based on recent data

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 28th, 2011
Pot-Like Compounds in the Brain to Yield New Meds

Pot-Like Compounds in the Brain to Yield New Meds

Endocannabinoids occur naturally in the human brain

Several Autism Spectrum Disorder Have Single Genetic Origins

Several Autism Spectrum Disorder Have Single Genetic Origins

However, this is not the case for autism itself, according to scientists

Protein Imbalance May Underlie Schizophrenia

Protein Imbalance May Underlie Schizophrenia

The same phenomenon may be at play in other conditions as well

Treating Paralysis May Be Just Around the Corner

Treating Paralysis May Be Just Around the Corner

Experts make considerable headway in treating animals

Structure of Kinase Complexes Revealed

Structure of Kinase Complexes Revealed

These enzymes are essential for a large number of cell functions

 
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