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.
April 30, 2024 —
Synthetic blood platelets stopped bleeding and sped wound healing in animals with internal injuries. The findings suggest they’re likely safe for testing in people.
April 23, 2024 —
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 personalized treatment...
April 16, 2024 —
Researchers developed a wireless implantable device that can monitor bladder filling and emptying in real time and send data to a smartphone.