Researchers identified changes in two genes that increase the risk of developing Tourette syndrome. The results suggest new targets to study for potential treatments.
Immune cells recognize and react to alpha-synuclein, the protein that builds up in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease. The finding suggests immune system involvement in the disease.
Researchers identified symptom-causing mutations in people with severe atopic dermatitis, or eczema. The findings suggest a treatment strategy, and trials are being planned.
April 4, 2017 —
Levels of a protein in urine gradually increased in patients with ALS as their disease progressed. The finding suggests a way to monitor disease progress and the effectiveness of therapies.
April 4, 2017 —
A compound called NAD+ plays an unexpected role in DNA repair. The findings suggest novel strategies to help protect against cancer, chemotherapy, radiation, and even certain aspects of aging.
March 28, 2017 —
Transplanted pancreatic islet cells release a unique biomarker that signals the early stages of tissue rejection. The finding could lead to new ways to predict transplant rejection.
March 28, 2017 —
Researchers discovered the molecular pathway for scar tissue formation around medical implants and designed a therapy that blocked the pathway in animal models.
March 28, 2017 —
A study revealed the underlying brain mechanisms of contagious itching in mice. The findings shed light on the mechanisms of itch, and of socially contagious behaviors.
March 21, 2017 —
A new study suggests that taking a B vitamin supplement may protect against certain epigenetic effects associated with air pollution, but larger, longer studies are needed.
March 21, 2017 —
Anti-viral antibodies enabled some monkeys to control an HIV-like virus in the absence of anti-viral drugs. With further development, the approach might help control HIV in humans.
March 21, 2017 —
Silencing a gene called Nrl in mice slowed degenerative diseases of the retina. The findings could lead to ways to prevent vision loss from diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa.
