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The dual role of well-known protein sheds light on Parkinson's disease mechanisms

The dual role of well-known protein sheds light on Parkinson's disease mechanisms

NOVEMBER 6, 2023by Lisbeth Heilesen,Aarhus UniversityNew research from Aarhus University with international collaborations has revealed that natural aSN activates an important calcium pump in th

The dual role of well-known protein sheds light on Parkinson's disease mechanisms

NOVEMBER 6, 2023by Lisbeth Heilesen,Aarhus UniversityNew research from Aarhus University with international collaborations has revealed that natural aSN activates an important calcium pump in th
Researchers find genetic variant coding for tubulin protein that may be partially responsible for left-handedness

Researchers find genetic variant coding for tubulin protein that may be partially responsible for left-handedness

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressExome-wide, gene-based association testing in 38,043 left-handed and 313,271 right-handed individuals, based on rare protein-altering variants. Top: the strict variant set

Researchers find genetic variant coding for tubulin protein that may be partially responsible for left-handedness

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressExome-wide, gene-based association testing in 38,043 left-handed and 313,271 right-handed individuals, based on rare protein-altering variants. Top: the strict variant set
Study highlights impact of aldehydes on DNA damage and aging

Study highlights impact of aldehydes on DNA damage and aging

byNagoya UniversityHistones are crosslinked with DNA (histone-DPC) following formaldehyde exposure, leading to the malfunction of cellular processes such as transcription. Credit: Reiko Matsushi

Study highlights impact of aldehydes on DNA damage and aging

byNagoya UniversityHistones are crosslinked with DNA (histone-DPC) following formaldehyde exposure, leading to the malfunction of cellular processes such as transcription. Credit: Reiko Matsushi
Researchers discover new links between cellular-waste removal and the development of Parkinson's

Researchers discover new links between cellular-waste removal and the development of Parkinson's

by Osaka UniversityCredit: Keita Kakuda, adapted fromProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2023). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2312306120Although Parkinson's disease has been recog

Researchers discover new links between cellular-waste removal and the development of Parkinson's

by Osaka UniversityCredit: Keita Kakuda, adapted fromProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2023). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2312306120Although Parkinson's disease has been recog
Study examines perceptions of benefits and risks of data sharing in dementia research

Study examines perceptions of benefits and risks of data sharing in dementia research

by Sam Fahmy,Georgia State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExpectations for data sharing among scientists and returning research results to study subjects have evolved in recent years

Study examines perceptions of benefits and risks of data sharing in dementia research

by Sam Fahmy,Georgia State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExpectations for data sharing among scientists and returning research results to study subjects have evolved in recent years
'Low-intensity' blood stem cell transplants for sickle cell appear safe for lung health

'Low-intensity' blood stem cell transplants for sickle cell appear safe for lung health

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: National Institutes of HealthSo-called low-intensity blood stem cell transplants, which use milder conditioning agents than standard stem cell transplants,

'Low-intensity' blood stem cell transplants for sickle cell appear safe for lung health

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: National Institutes of HealthSo-called low-intensity blood stem cell transplants, which use milder conditioning agents than standard stem cell transplants,
Urine test halves painful procedures in bladder cancer follow up, new trial shows

Urine test halves painful procedures in bladder cancer follow up, new trial shows

by European Association of UrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA simple urine test can more than halve the number of cystoscopies necessary to follow up high-risk bladder cancer patients, ne

Urine test halves painful procedures in bladder cancer follow up, new trial shows

by European Association of UrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA simple urine test can more than halve the number of cystoscopies necessary to follow up high-risk bladder cancer patients, ne
Recommendations to facilitate design and implementation of clinical pharmacogenomic DPYD genotyping assays

Recommendations to facilitate design and implementation of clinical pharmacogenomic DPYD genotyping assays

by Association for Molecular PathologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) has published consensus recommendations to aid in the design and validation of clin

Recommendations to facilitate design and implementation of clinical pharmacogenomic DPYD genotyping assays

by Association for Molecular PathologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) has published consensus recommendations to aid in the design and validation of clin
COPD and the effect of low-dose cadmium, a highly toxic metal, on airway epithelial cells

COPD and the effect of low-dose cadmium, a highly toxic metal, on airway epithelial cells

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 Editors' notesby Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCigarette smoke exposure is associated with the development and severity of

COPD and the effect of low-dose cadmium, a highly toxic metal, on airway epithelial cells

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 Editors' notesby Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCigarette smoke exposure is associated with the development and severity of
Researchers report encouraging first evidence of effective new gene therapy to treat multiple sulfatase deficiency

Researchers report encouraging first evidence of effective new gene therapy to treat multiple sulfatase deficiency

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit:Molecular Therapy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2024.08.015Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have tested a

Researchers report encouraging first evidence of effective new gene therapy to treat multiple sulfatase deficiency

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit:Molecular Therapy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2024.08.015Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have tested a
Blended antioxidant supplement found to improve cognition and memory in aged mice

Blended antioxidant supplement found to improve cognition and memory in aged mice

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyAdministration of Twendee X (TwX) improves spatial learning ability in aged mice. The spatial cognition test's average goal time (escape latency) is shown i

Blended antioxidant supplement found to improve cognition and memory in aged mice

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyAdministration of Twendee X (TwX) improves spatial learning ability in aged mice. The spatial cognition test's average goal time (escape latency) is shown i
AI model provides deep insights into hand movement, an essential step for development of neuroprosthetics

AI model provides deep insights into hand movement, an essential step for development of neuroprosthetics

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneThe EPFL/UNIGE AI model achieved a 100% success rate in the first phase of the competition, surpassing the closest competitor. Even in the more challeng

AI model provides deep insights into hand movement, an essential step for development of neuroprosthetics

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneThe EPFL/UNIGE AI model achieved a 100% success rate in the first phase of the competition, surpassing the closest competitor. Even in the more challeng