Focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) type 2 is a congenital malformation of the cerebral cortex that is often associated with difficult-to-treat epilepsy. In the affected areas, nerve cells and their layer structures are arranged in an atypical manner,…
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Microorganisms employ a secret weapon during metabolism
In the global carbon cycle microorganisms have evolved a variety of methods for fixing carbon. Researchers from Bremen and Taiwan have investigated the methods that are utilized at extremely hot, acidic and sulfur-rich hydrothermal vents in…
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Simulating protein structures involved in memory formation
Complex protein interactions at synapses are essential for memory formation in our brains, but the mechanisms behind these processes remain poorly understood. Now, researchers from Japan have developed a computational model revealing new insights…
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Towards gene-targeting drugs capable of targeting brain diseases
Getting therapeutic drugs past the blood-brain barrier has long been one of medicine’s most difficult challenges, limiting our ability to treat conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and brain cancers. While manipulating gene…
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Novel machine learning model can predict material failure before it happens
A team of Lehigh University researchers has successfully predicted abnormal grain growth in simulated polycrystalline materials for the first time — a development that could lead to the creation of stronger, more reliable materials for…
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Nature-based activity is effective therapy for anxiety and depression, study shows
Researchers evaluating a nature-based programme of activities for patients with mild to moderate mental health conditions have shown that improvements in mood and anxiety levels can be seen in as little as 12 weeks.
As part of the UK government’s…
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Hereditary Alzheimer’s: Blood marker for defective neuronal connections rises early
Individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease show altered blood levels indicating damaged neuronal contacts as early as 11 years before the expected onset of dementia symptoms. This is evident in the levels of the protein…
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Metabolism shapes life | ScienceDaily
Glycolysis is an ancient metabolic activity. It consists of a set of reactions that convert glucose into energy. This central process allows cells to grow, divide, and stay alive. It has accompanied life since its origin, from single cells to…
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New human ‘multi-zonal’ liver organoids improve injury survival in rodents
One reason why our livers excel at clearing waste from our blood system is that the organ functions according to three key “zones” that perform specific major tasks. So, if scientists hope to create self-growing patches of liver organoid tissue…
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Popular diabetes medications, including GLP-1 drugs, may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
A study led by researchers in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy has found that a pair of popular glucose-lowering medications may have protective effects against the development of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in patients…
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