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Longevity gene in fruit flies hints at coming genetic discoveries to slow aging
Posted in Science on 12th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
With the increasing incidence of age-related diseases, like Alzheimers and cancer, its not just about prolonging life, but prolonging health too.
New drug reverses effects of Alzheimers disease in mice
Posted in Science on 7th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
The compound, TC-2153, inhibits the negative effects of a protein called STEP on learning and memory. These cognitive functions are impaired in Alzheimers.
Cancer blood test moves closer after promising results
Posted in Science on 27th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
A British team of researchers has developed what might be a simple blood test that can detect all cancers.
Newly identified genetic variants could delay Alzheimer's onset by four years
Posted in Medicine on 21st Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
Researchers have made some inroads in the fight against Alzheimers disease, but as yet no definitive cure has been found.
'Biological pacemaker' tested in the lab
Posted in Medicine on 18th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
Grow-your-own pacemakers are a step closer to reality, after pioneering experiments in pigs.