News tagged with inhibition
An end to sleep problems? Researchers discover enzyme behind effects of sleep deprivation
Nov 26, 2009 |
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There is hope for those who miss one night too many or whose children keep them up at night. The unwelcome effects of a bad night's sleep - forgetfulness, impaired mental performance - can be dealt with by reducing the concentration ...
Finding may explain anti-cancer activity of thiazole antibiotics
Aug 12, 2009 |
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University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine researchers have discovered how some recently approved drugs act against cancer cells. The finding may lead to a more effectively targeted anti-cancer strategy.
International team tracks clues to HIV
May 19, 2009 |
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Rice University's Andrew Barron and his group, working with labs in Italy, Germany and Greece, have identified specific molecules that could block the means by which the deadly virus spreads by taking away its ability to ...
Unique nerve-stimulation device proves effective against epilepsy
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Mar 18, 2009 |
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Epilepsy is a common medical condition characterized by convulsions and short periods of confusion. It affects more than 50 million people worldwide. But intractable epilepsy, which affects more than 1 million Americans and ...
Parkinson's-linked mutation makes neurons vulnerable to calcium-induced death
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Mar 12, 2009 |
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A new study reveals the mechanism by which a genetic mutation linked with Parkinson's disease (PD) renders dopamine neurons particularly vulnerable to cell injury and death. The research is published by Cell Press in the ...
Inhibiting proteins may prevent cartilage breakdown in arthritis patients
Feb 18, 2009 |
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Current arthritis medications can ease the pain, but stopping the progression of the disease requires more aggressive treatments: use of very limited available drugs or surgical intervention. University of Missouri researchers ...
Impaired energy metabolism linked with initiation of plaques in Alzheimer's brain
Dec 24, 2008 |
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Scientists have identified an initiating molecular mechanism in sporadic Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study, published by Cell Press in the December 26th issue of the journal Neuron, provides new information about genera ...
Study indicates how we make proper movements
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 18, 2008 |
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When you first notice a door handle, your brain has already been hard at work. Your visual system first sees the handle, then it sends information to various parts of the brain, which go on to decipher out the details, such ...
When less is more: Brief inhibition of cancer target is effective and less toxic
Dec 08, 2008 |
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New research shows that the delicate balance between maximum clinical impact and toxicity may not be quite as fragile as scientists had previously believed. The study, published by Cell Press in the December issue of the ...
