A Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)-led research team has found that a defect in transcription of the TAF1 gene may be
Category: Neurodegenerative disease
How gene shaped human face
Researchers from KU Leuven (Belgium) and the universities of Pittsburgh, Stanford, and Penn State (US) have identified fifteen genes that
Calcium may cause Parkinson’s disease
The international team, led by the University of Cambridge, found that calcium can mediate the interaction between small membranous structures
How to live longer
Many cells in human body, such as those which make up brain need to last a lifetime. To do this
Urea in the brain causes dementia
The build-up of urea in the brain to toxic levels can cause brain damage – and eventually dementia. Metabolic linkages
Memory depends on subtle brain signals
The fragrance of hot pumpkin pie can bring back pleasant memories of holidays past, while the scent of an antiseptic
Immune cells can repair damaged nerves
Immune cells fight infections, in a new study, scientists have discovered how they also help the nervous system remove debris,
Third-hand smoke exposure affects liver and kidney
Third-hand smoke exposure can damage brain, liver, increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, and destroy metabolism. The research team analyzed
