While effective treatments for major depression are available, there is still room for improvement. This special Research in Context feature explores the development of more effective ways to treat depression, including...
December 20, 2010 —
Researchers have discovered that a key protein implicated in Alzheimer's disease is produced in the brain at a normal rate but is not removed efficiently. The finding may lead to improved tests for early diagnosis and new approaches for treating...
December 20, 2010 —
Buprenorphine, a promising treatment for opioid-addicted pregnant women, reduces withdrawal-related symptoms to their newborns better than standard methadone therapy, a new clinical trial shows.
December 20, 2010 —
New research has identified a protein that helps bacteria break away from medical devices like catheters and spread throughout the body. The finding gives insight into how bacterial communities called biofilms cause disease and provides a potential...
December 13, 2010 —
Researchers have isolated a bacterium that can use arsenic instead of phosphorus to sustain its growth. The discovery could fundamentally affect how we define life.
December 13, 2010 —
Researchers have developed a method for detecting prions that may lead to a practical test for diagnosing the fatal brain conditions caused by these infectious agents.
December 13, 2010 —
A protein lost in Alzheimer’s disease may play a key role in memory development, according to a new study in mice. The findings give insight into how brain signals are disrupted by the disease and offer a potential new treatment target.