Women who experience symptoms of depression are at risk of developing multiple chronic diseases, research led by The University of […]
Molecular structure of one of Alzheimer’s stickier culprits
In a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from the University of Colorado Denver […]
Brain imaging lie detector can be beaten with simple techniques
People have certain physical ‘tells’ when they conceal information — and studies show that good liars can prevent these ‘tells’ […]
Brain wiring differences identified in children with conduct disorder
Behavioural problems in young people with severe antisocial behaviour — known as conduct disorder — could be caused by differences […]
Three studies show how tumors hijack the immune system to resist radiation therapy
More than a decade ago, radiation oncologists noticed a nifty phenomenon: Sometimes radiation used locally against a tumor could excite […]
Vitamin B12 is identified as the inhibitor of a key enzyme in hereditary Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s is the most common, chronic neurodegenerative movement disorder affecting 1% of the global population over seventy years of age. […]
New mathematical model could be key to designing effective therapies for brain disorders
The G-protein-coupled receptors are present in many neurological and psychological disorders thanks to the activation of G proteins. In addition […]
Big data takes aim at a big human problem
A James Cook University scientist is part of an international team that’s used new ‘big data’ analysis to achieve a […]
Food allergies and multiple sclerosis: New link: MS patients with food allergies had a higher rate of MS disease activity
Like many other medical conditions, the mechanism of multiple sclerosis remains an enigma — a puzzle composed of complex genetic […]
The involvement of the gut in Parkinson’s disease: hype or hope?
There is growing evidence that at least in some patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), the disease may begin in the […]