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Parkinson's Disease Protein Gums Up Garbage Disposal System in Cells
March 28, 2013 With a new neuron model system of Parkinson's disease pathologies, researchers have demonstrated that these aberrant clumps in cells resist degradation as well as impair the function of the ... > full story -
Brain's 'Molecular Memory Switch' Identified
March 28, 2013 Scientists have identified a key molecule responsible for triggering the chemical processes in our brain linked to our formation of memories. The findings reveal a new target for therapeutic ... > full story -
How Herpesvirus Invades Nervous System
March 28, 2013 Scientists have identified a component of the herpesvirus that "hijacks" machinery inside human cells, allowing the virus to rapidly and successfully invade the nervous system upon initial ... > full story -
Child Development: Early Walker or Late Walker of Little Consequence
March 28, 2013 On average, children take the first steps on their own at the age of 12 months. Many parents perceive this event as a decisive turning point. However, the timing is really of no consequence. Children ... > full story -
Memories of Near Death Experiences: More Real Than Reality?
March 27, 2013 Researchers have demonstrated that the physiological mechanisms triggered during near death experiences (NDE) lead to a more vivid perception not only of imagined events in the history of an ... > full story -
Pinning Down the Pain: Schwann Cell Protein Plays Major Role in Neuropathic Pain
March 27, 2013 Scientists say a key protein in Schwann cells performs a critical, perhaps overarching, role in regulating the recovery of peripheral nerves after injury. The discovery has implications for improving ... > full story -
Riding the Exosome Shuttle from Neuron to Muscle
March 27, 2013 New research demonstrates how exosomes shuttle proteins from neurons to muscle cells where they take part in critical signaling mechanisms, an exciting discovery that means these tiny vehicles could ... > full story -
Protecting Ears from Hearing Loss: Primary Role of Olivocochlear Efferent System Discovered
March 27, 2013 New research may have discovered a key piece in the puzzle of how hearing works by identifying the role of the olivocochlear efferent system in protecting ears from hearing ... > full story -
Pesticide Combination Affects Bees' Ability to Learn
March 27, 2013 Two new studies have highlighted a negative impact on bees' ability to learn following exposure to a combination of pesticides commonly used in agriculture. The researchers found that the pesticides, ... > full story -
Neurodegenerative Diseases: Transmission Routes of Spreading Protein Particles
March 27, 2013 A new study on cell cultures gives insights into the mechanisms of neurodegenerative ... > full story
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