New research led by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester could revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment for people with Perrault syndrome,…
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Planar cell polarity pathway found to be responsible for the formation and maintenance of synapses
Within the brain and other parts of the nervous system, synapses are key junctional points in between neurons (the nerve cells) where critical signals are…
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A ‘pump’ gene’s surprising role in early brain formation
In polymicrogyria, the cortex of the brain has many irregular, small folds (gyria) and disorganization of its layers. Many affected children have severe developmental delay,…
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Study challenges the assumption that all South African Bantu speakers are a single genetic entity
Almost 80% of South Africans speak one of the SEB family languages as their first language. Their origins can be traced to farmers of West-Central…
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Study provides new insights into how signal molecules are transported in the axons
In a new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have gained new insights into how signal molecules are transported in some of the longest…
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Exercise could be used to improve the oral environment in people with NAFLD
Liver disease, from metabolic and bacterial causes, is a growing concern. What connects these dots? The gut, or more specifically, bacteria in the gut. Bacteria…
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Ubiquitous microplastics can become 'hubs' for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
It's estimated that an average-sized wastewater treatment plant serving roughly 400,000 residents will discharge up to 2,000,000 microplastic particles into the environment each day. Yet,…
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Insights into elusive protein complex can help find novel treatments for chromosomal disorders
The cells in our body are constantly fighting off the threat of cancer by repairing damaged DNA. In a new study, scientists from Tokyo University…
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Impact of type I interferon (IFN) autoantibodies in critical COVID-19
The emergence and rapid spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has triggered the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. To date, over 118…
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SARS-CoV-2 is extremely sensitive to type I IFN pre-treatment, study finds
The causative agent of the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). To date, more than 118 million…
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