Laser-capture RNA seq technique connects Parkinson’s and psychiatric diseases
A comprehensive study reveals an expanding universe of 'darkest of the dark matter' RNAs in dopamine-producing cells in our brains...
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A comprehensive study reveals an expanding universe of 'darkest of the dark matter' RNAs in dopamine-producing cells in our brains...
Researchers have identified a group of blood metabolites that could help detect some children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)...
A research team has reported that short protein fibres precede the formation of larger deposits that accumulate in the brains of those affected by the incurable Huntington's disease...
Live-cell analysis is now a well-established method that is part of the everyday cell biologist’s armoury for understanding cell biology. For over a decade, the functionality, throughput, and ease of use offered by real-time live-cell analysis has provided a platform for accurate and reproducible cell biology analysis in multiple biomedical…
Researchers have discovered a direct link between the protein aggregation in nerve cells that is typical for neurodegenerative diseases, and the regulation of gene expression in Huntington's disease...
The study of neuroprotective microRNAs like miR-132 may lead to new avenues for treating Alzheimer's disease and other tau pathologies...
Scientists have made an important step towards understanding the mechanisms that cause the neurodegenerative disorder Huntington's disease...
A first-of-its-kind study implicates another culprit in the path to Alzheimer's disease: the presence of viruses in the brain...
The world of healthcare is rapidly evolving. With an ageing population, comes a significant increase in cancers, metabolic diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. New drug candidates are required; however drug development remains a lengthy and expensive process, with the average timeline now over 10 years and costs continuing to rise...
A derivative of turmeric could be used in eye drops to treat the early stages of glaucoma...
Researchers have identified a receptor in the microglial cells that increases their anti-inflammatory potential in order to reduce the damage in MS...
The discovery is a major step toward understanding the mechanisms of myelin production and the potential for treating certain central nervous system diseases...
New research on how cannabis use alters eating behaviour could lead to treatments for appetite loss in chronic illness...
Early-stage research has uncovered a potential approach to treat one of the commonest causes of dementia and stroke in older people...
A new commentary by epidemiologists supports the viability of a potential way to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease...