Disease-prompting bundles of proteins found within cells are cleared by unexpected processes. That knowledge could lead to ALS therapeutic solutions.
How the malaria parasite grows and multiplies
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding how the parasite that causes malaria is able to multiply at such…
Long-distance skiers may have ‘motor reserve’ that can delay onset of Parkinson’s disease
To better understand the relationship between physical activity and Parkinson’s Disease (PD) investigators in Sweden analyzed medical records of nearly…
Simple blood test could help predict progression of Parkinson’s disease
In order to provide the best medical care for newly diagnosed Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients, a method of predicting their…
Rabies: New prophylactic and therapeutic avenues
Rabies is still responsible for approximately 60,000 human deaths per year mostly in Asia and Africa and affects especially underserved…
New technique allows scientists to study parasitic infections one cell at a time
A new technique may help scientists study the body’s immune response to intestinal parasite infections one gut cell at a…
Taller young men may have lower dementia risk
Men who are taller in young adulthood, as an indicator of early-life circumstances, may have a lower risk of dementia…
How the brain’s immune system could be harnessed to improve memory
Inflammation can send the brain’s immune cells into damaging hyperdrive, an effect that has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases that…
‘Women my age tend to drink — it’s normal’
New research has found that despite the potential health risks of exceeding national drinking guidelines, many middle-aged and young-old women…
Scientists develop non-invasive method to predict onset of dementia
Information gathered from routine visits to the doctor is enough to accurately predict a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease…