In a family with an inherited form of Alzheimer’s disease, those who carried a gene variant called APOE3Ch had a delay in cognitive impairment and dementia. More research is needed to see whether APOE3Ch has a...
Researchers developed a novel method to turn off prion protein production in mice. The technique could lead to treatments for prion diseases such as mad cow disease.
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.