genetics
Researchers Say They've Discovered how to Detect Half of All Cancers
Posted in Medicine on 26th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
An effective way to detect cancer which may expose half of all cancers at an early stage when it can be more easily treated.
Genes point to immune role in Alzheimer's disease
Posted in Science on 19th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
The discovery of a link between Alzheimer's disease and changes in several genes associated with inflammation opens a new frontier for investigation into the cause of the disease.
We may be one step closer to a cure for jet lag
Posted in Medicine on 17th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
A drug that would tamper with the master sleep cycle gene to help haggard fliers quickly adjust to time differences.
Stress may be passed down through generations, studies suggest
Posted in Science on 10th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
Small epigenetic DNA modifications predict brains threat response.
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.