CASCADE OF EVENTS LEADING TO PRION DISEASE DESCRIBED
A new study describes two distinct stages of prion disease.… READ MORE…
BENEFICIAL ROLE CLARIFIED FOR BRAIN PROTEIN ASSOCIATED WITH MAD COW DISEASE
Researchers report a protein normally associated with prion diseases may help to maintain myelin.… READ MORE…
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME IS NOT IN YOUR HEAD, IT’S IN YOUR GUT
Researchers have identified biomarkers for chronic fatigue syndrome in gut bacteria and in inflammatory microbial agents in the blood.… READ MORE…
EXPLORING THE EPIGENETIC INFLUENCES OF CHRONIC PAIN
According to new research, one protein can regulate the expression of a large number of genes that modulate pain.… READ MORE…
STEM CELLS SHOWN TO BE SAFE AND BENEFICIAL FOR CHRONIC STROKE PATIENTS
A new study reports those who suffered disabilities as a result of stroke demonstrated substantial long term recovery following stem cell transplantation.… READ MORE…
STUDY REVEALS WHY CHRONIC PAIN MAY PERSIST
A new study may provide clues as to why chronic pain can persist, even though the injury that caused it has healed.… READ MORE…
ACCELERATED RISK OF VASCULAR AGING LINKED TO CHRONIC USE OF SOME ANTACIDS
Researchers report the chronic use of drugs to treat heartburn and GERDS can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, vascular dementia and renal failure.… READ MORE…
NEWLY IDENTIFIED PATHWAY LEADS TO ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Researchers have discovered a new pathway that leads to neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease. The findings could help in developing new treatment options for the disease.… READ MORE…
FIRST CASE OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IN HIV-POSITIVE PATIENT REPORTED
Researchers report on finding symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in an HIV positive patient.… READ MORE…
CHRONIC VISION DAMAGE CAUSED BY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS MAY BE REVERSED BY OVER THE COUNTER DRUG
A common over the counter antihistamine could partially reverse damage to the visual system caused by multiple sclerosis, researchers report. … READ MORE…
IMPROVED DETECTION FOR DEADLY PRION DISEASES
A new assay offers improved sensitivity of current tests for transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, researchers report.… READ MORE…
PARKINSON’S DISEASE WORSENED BY ALTERED CIRCADIAN RHYTHM
A new study reports chronic lack of sleep and irregular sleep wake patterns may worsen motor and learning deficits bought on by Parkinson’s disease. … READ MORE…