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.