Nerve cells have amazing strategies to save energy and still perform the most important of their tasks. Researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn as well as the ...
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Myelin sheath protein changes linked to impaired nerve signaling in Alzheimer's disease
The disruption of axons—the thread-like part of nerve cells that transmits electrical signals—is associated with Alzheimer's disease. One way axonal function may be hindered is through damage to the ...
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Powerful new protein treats memory loss and brain injury
Researchers found a powerful protein that helps strengthen the messaging system of the brain. The discovery could lead to new ...
The Institute’s president and molecular biologist is captivated by solving the mysteries behind the aging process and the extended lifespan of humans. Hetzer is fascinated by the biological puzzles ...
Cells all require the transport of materials to maintain their function. In nerve cells, a tiny motor made of protein called ...
A protein found in our cells has emerged as a secret weapon against biological aging, acting like a glue to repair damaged DNA and ward off neurological degeneration including that seen in motor ...
We’re proud to announce Gravity Guignard as a 2025 HDBuzz Prize winner! A new study points to one of the reasons why past HD trials might have failed. The good news? This shows the path to safer drugs ...
After meals, the intestines use peristalsis to move food through the gut using coordinated contractions and relaxations of smooth muscle. Results from a new study in mice done by scientists at Harvard ...
As artificial intelligence seeps into various areas of our society, it's rushing into others. One area it's making a big difference is protein science. We're talking the molecules that make our cells ...
Bullet and greenhead ants produce toxins they inject with every sting, which prolong nerve signals to the brain and lead to trembling, uncontrollable and long-lasting pain in mammals. When you ...
Most human nerve cells last a lifetime without renewal. A trait echoed within the cells' components, some enduring as long as the organism itself. Most human nerve cells last a lifetime without ...
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