In this study, published in Cell Reports, they suggested that altering Cdk5 resulted in the death of dopamine releasing neurons,
Month: January 2019
Heart cell defect increases the risk of heart failure in pregnancy
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare form of heart failure that affects women in their last month of pregnancy and
How to control MRSA outbreaks
A research team led by scientists at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health report on a new method
Trying to quit smoking?
Allowing smokers to determine their nicotine intake while they are trying to quit is likely to help them kick the
The brain learn by talking to itself
Humans, like other animals, possess an enormous learning capacity that allows for the apprehension of new sensory information to master
Nitrate in bacon increases the risk of cancer
The salts of nitrite and nitrate are commonly used for curing meat and other perishable produce. They are also added
Side effects of cataract surgery
Cataracts form when the proteins in the eye’s lens clump together, stopping light from passing through and turning the lens
Controlling migraine with portable machine filled with magnets
Migraine sufferers may be able to cure their headaches without resorting to drugs thanks to a device containing magnets, a
Treating lower back pain with stem cell jab
A single jab of stem cells is being tested as a new treatment for a common cause of lower back
Sensing stroke with pinprick blood test
A new sensor can identify within minutes patients who have suffered a stroke. Using a pinprick of blood, the test