Researchers have identified a genetic factor that blocks the blood vessel inflammation that can lead…
Month: September 2013
Training the older brain in 3-D: Video game enhances cognitive control
Scientists have found a way to reverse some of the negative effects of aging on…
Genetic similarities between bats and dolphins discovered
The evolution of similar traits in different species, a process known as convergent evolution, is…
Personality interactions between animals may dictate outcomes in the wild
Examining the varying personality types of multiple animal species at once — in addition to…
TB and Parkinson’s disease linked by unique protein
A protein at the center of Parkinson’s disease research now also has been found to…
More than one-third of populations worldwide may have low levels of vitamin D, study shows
A systematic review focused on patterns of vitamin D status worldwide and in key population…
Young adults on the autism spectrum face tough prospects for jobs and independent living
For young adults with autism spectrum disorders, making the transition from school to the first…
Biologists uncover details of how we squelch defective neurons
Biologists have identified a new component of the cellular mechanism by which humans and animals…
Alzheimer’s ‘missing link’ found: Promising target for new drugs
Researchers have discovered a protein that is the missing link in the complicated chain of…
Faulty internal recycling by brain’s trash collectors may contribute to Alzheimer’s
A defective trash-disposal system in the brain’s resident immune cells may be a major contributor…