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Mutations altering gene function play role in development of intellectual disabilities

Intellectual disabilities are often caused by a mutation that damages a gene, preventing the associated protein from functioning properly.

1 Sep 2017

Viral RNAs make use of cell's transportation system, study finds

Flaviviruses are a significant threat to public health worldwide, and some infected patients develop severe -- potentially fatal -- neurological diseases.

1 Sep 2017

Researchers perform first-ever clinical trial involving genetic screening for Parkinson’s disease

In the first ever clinical investigation involving genetic screening for Parkinson's disease, researchers are testing whether the presence of a specific genetic mutation identifies which patients are the best candidates for deep brain stimulation surgery, and whether neurologists should perform that procedure differently based on that genetic information.

1 Sep 2017

New study offers insights on mechanisms behind development of kidney damage due to obesity

A new study provides insights on the mechanisms behind the development of kidney damage due to obesity. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, point to a potential target for protecting the kidney health of individuals with obesity.

1 Sep 2017

Researchers explore causal link between perirhinal neurons and mnemonic judgment of objects

Cognitive neuroscience research on non-human primates demonstrated that judgments of whether humans have previously seen or not seen an object are causally determined by neuronal signals generated in the temporal cortex of the brain. The findings are published in Science (August 2017).

1 Sep 2017

Inflammation originating from abdominal fat precedes development of sleep apnea, findings suggest

Inflammation is traditionally thought of as a symptom of sleep apnea, but it might actually precede the disorder, potentially opening the door for new ways to treat and predict sleep apnea, according to researchers.

1 Sep 2017

Study identifies unexpected mosaic mutations as new risk factor for developing autism

Autism spectrum disorder affects approximately one out of every 68 children in the United States. Despite expansive study, the origin and risk factors of the complex condition are not fully understood.

31 Aug 2017

Comprehensive program takes patient care to next level by improving lives of women with ovarian cancer

The Southeast's first comprehensive cancer treatment program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham takes patient care to the next level by improving the lives of women affected by or at risk for ovarian cancer.

31 Aug 2017

Protein distribution channel may be new target for combating pathogenic bacterium

A bacterium that attacks people suffering from chronic lung disease and compromised immune systems could be halted by disrupting the distribution channels the organism uses to access the nutrient-rich cytoplasm of its host cell.

31 Aug 2017

Link found between fetal genes and risk of preeclampsia in mother

For the first time, a relationship has been found between fetal genes and the risk of preeclampsia in the mother.

31 Aug 2017

Study explores periodontal status of patients with Chédiak-Higashi syndrome

The International and American Associations for Dental Research have published an article titled "Periodontitis in Chédiak-Higashi Syndrome: An Altered Immunoinflammatory Response" in the JDR Clinical & Translational Research.

31 Aug 2017

Researcher uses gold nanoparticles and lasers to target bladder cancer

A University of Colorado Cancer Center study takes a new approach to killing cancer: Why not fry it into oblivion with vibrating gold nanoparticles? "But what about the frickin' lasers?" you may ask. Don't worry. There are lasers. And bioluminescence too.

31 Aug 2017

Scientists succeed in teaching robots to perform challenging brain technique

Whole-cell patch clamp electrophysiology, or whole-cell recording (WCR), is the gold-standard technique for studying the behaviour of brain cells called neurons under different brain states such as stress or learning.

31 Aug 2017

Scientists make breakthrough in understanding the powerhouse of human cells

Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how mitochondria - the "powerhouses" of human cells - are made.

31 Aug 2017

New tool helps researchers to identify and detect various sub-groups of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease can lead to several widely divergent symptoms and, so far, its various expressions have mainly been observed through the behaviour and actions of patients.

31 Aug 2017

Protein intake three times a day could be linked to greater mass, muscle strength in the elderly

Loss of muscle is an inevitable consequence of aging that can lead to frailty, falls or mobility problems. Eating enough protein is one way to remedy it, but it would seem that spreading protein equally among the three daily meals could be linked to greater mass and muscle strength in the elderly.

31 Aug 2017

UAB researchers reveal key role for RSF1 protein in silencing genes

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G Protein News and Research

Mutations altering gene function play role in development of intellectual disabilities

Viral RNAs make use of cell's transportation system, study finds

Researchers perform first-ever clinical trial involving genetic screening for Parkinson’s disease

New study offers insights on mechanisms behind development of kidney damage due to obesity

Researchers explore causal link between perirhinal neurons and mnemonic judgment of objects

Inflammation originating from abdominal fat precedes development of sleep apnea, findings suggest

Study identifies unexpected mosaic mutations as new risk factor for developing autism

Comprehensive program takes patient care to next level by improving lives of women with ovarian cancer

Protein distribution channel may be new target for combating pathogenic bacterium

Link found between fetal genes and risk of preeclampsia in mother

Study explores periodontal status of patients with Chédiak-Higashi syndrome

Researcher uses gold nanoparticles and lasers to target bladder cancer

Scientists succeed in teaching robots to perform challenging brain technique

Scientists make breakthrough in understanding the powerhouse of human cells

New tool helps researchers to identify and detect various sub-groups of Alzheimer’s disease

Protein intake three times a day could be linked to greater mass, muscle strength in the elderly

UAB researchers reveal key role for RSF1 protein in silencing genes

Researchers decipher how some Listeria strains survive high food hygiene standards

Experimental drug isolated from tick saliva may hold promise for reducing HIV-linked heart disease risk

New discovery reveals gut bacteria and human cells speak the same chemical language

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