Intersectin protein discovery may help treat cognitive disorders
Researchers have discovered that the protein intersectin plays a crucial role in organising synaptic vesicles – enabling direct communication essential for learning and memory.
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Researchers have discovered that the protein intersectin plays a crucial role in organising synaptic vesicles – enabling direct communication essential for learning and memory.
New research, led by USC Stem Cell scientists, has identified key genetic barriers to sensory cell regeneration in the ear and eye, paving the way for future drug therapies to restore hearing and vision.
The study's findings could be applied to the development of new vaccine and therapeutic strategies for influenza.
Penn Medicine researchers are interested in how cardiac cells use DNA to establish and maintain their specification.
Scientists captured more than 1,000 hours of brain recordings from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) patients and uncovered candidate neurological signatures.
Researchers have developed a new method that could make enzyme replacement therapy more efficient for Pompe disease treatment.
Increasing numbers of companies in the pharma industry are consolidating their services and outsourcing to CROs to reduce business costs. AstraZeneca’s Marian Preston, David Murray and Mark Wigglesworth discuss how this can not only drive innovation but also prove successful in identifying lead compounds, as evidenced through recent collaborations.