Protein variations that result from the process of alternative splicing control the identity and function of nerve cells in the…
The seeds of parkinson’s disease: Amyloid fibrils that move through brain
Researchers have found that the structure of Parkinson’s disease-associated protein aggregates can tell us, for the first time, about their…
Body’s ageing process accelerated by DNA changes
DNA changes throughout a person’s life can significantly increase their susceptibility to heart conditions and other age-related diseases, research suggests.
Color-change urine test for cancer shows potential in mouse study
A simple and sensitive urine test has produced a color change in urine to signal growing tumors in mice.
Identification of new populations of immune cells in the lungs
Two very distinct sub-populations of interstitial macrophages exist, and identifies their local precursors. This new knowledge is a further step…
The neurobiological mechanisms behind schizophrenia may depend on gender
The neurobiological pathophysiology of schizophrenia differs significantly between males and females, according to a new study. The findings suggest a…
Medical News Today: Wolves more socially cooperative than dogs, study finds
A new study supports the idea that prosocial behavior is ancestral and not the result of domestication, as wolves prove…
Methylation of microRNA may be a new powerful biomarker for cancer
Researchers have found that levels of methylated microRNA were significantly higher in tissue and serum from cancer patients compared with…
Poor diet can lead to blindness, case study shows
An extreme case of ‘fussy’ or ‘picky’ eating caused a young patient’s blindness, according to a new case report. The…
Breast cancer gene a potential target for childhood liver cancer treatment
Hepatoblastoma is a rare liver cancer that mainly affects infants and young children. Researchers confirmed that breast cancer gene GREB1…