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Rapid changes in key Alzheimer's protein described in humans

Medicine & Health / Research

created Aug 28, 2008 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0

For the first time, researchers have described hour-by-hour changes in the amount of amyloid beta, a protein that is believed to play a key role in Alzheimer's disease, in the human brain. A collaborative team of scientists ...





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Researchers discover mechanism of insulin production that can lead to better treatment for diabetes

Researchers discover mechanism of insulin production that can lead to better treatment for diabetes

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Nov 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

How a specific gene within the pancreas affects secretion of insulin has been discovered by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in collaboration with Japanese and American universities. Their ...


Novel mouse gene reduces major pathologies associated with Alzheimer's disease

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Nov 11, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

A new study reveals that a previously undiscovered mouse gene reduces the two major pathological perturbations commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The research, published by Cell Press in the November 12 issue ...


Metal Deficit in Mouse Brain Plaques Guides Direction of Human Alzheimer's Disease Research

Metal Deficit in Mouse Brain Plaques Guides Direction of Human Alzheimer's Disease Research

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Minuscule plaques in the brains of mice with Alzheimer's disease contain much less metal than the brains of affected humans, according to a study conducted at the NSLS. This surprising finding ...


Breeding better broccoli

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Carotenoids—fat-soluble plant compounds found in some vegetables—are essential to the human diet and reportedly offer important health benefits to consumers. Plant carotenoids are the most important source of vitamin A in ...


High Blood Pressure Medicines Show Promise for Treating Heart Disease

High Blood Pressure Medicines Show Promise for Treating Heart Disease

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Oct 29, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Two medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure appear to be effective in treating one of the most common and potentially deadly forms of heart disease, according to a report by ...


'Feel-good' hormone serotonin regulates blood sugar concentration

'Feel-good' hormone serotonin regulates blood sugar concentration

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Diabetes is the most prevalent metabolic disease in developed countries and one that engenders - in addition to its high fatality - enormous health care costs. The physiological meaning of ...


Protein critical for insulin secretion may be contributor to diabetes

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Oct 26, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A cellular protein from a family involved in several human diseases is crucial for the proper production and release of insulin, new research has found, suggesting that the protein might play a role in diabetes.


Designer molecule detects tiny amounts of cyanide, then glows

Designer molecule detects tiny amounts of cyanide, then glows

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Oct 21, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A small molecule designed to detect cyanide in water samples works quickly, is easy to use, and glows under ultraviolet or "black" light. Although the fluorescent molecule is not yet ready ...


Phytochemicals in plant-based foods could help battle obesity, disease

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 21, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- The cheeseburger and French fries might look tempting, but eating a serving of broccoli or leafy greens first could help people battle metabolic processes that lead to obesity and heart disease, a new University ...


Blood test shows promise for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Oct 21, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Elderly people exhibiting memory disturbances that do not affect their normal, daily life suffer from a condition called "mild cognitive impairment" (MCI). Some MCI patients go on to develop Alzheimer's disease within a few ...



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