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Study: Protecting Neurons in Parkinson’s Alzheimer

Study: Protecting Neurons in Parkinson’s Alzheimer

Posted by on March 12, 2011 · 0 Comment

A recent study conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio shows a potential way to protect neurons in Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, ALS. Researchers found that by eliminating one ingredient from the cellular machinery, they prolonged the life of neurons stressed by a pesticide chemical. The finding identifies a potential therapeutic target to slow changes that [...]
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Scientists Crack Code to Create Neurons Whose Early Death Causes Memory Loss

Scientists Crack Code to Create Neurons Whose Early Death Causes Memory Loss

Posted by on March 7, 2011 · 0 Comment

Stem cells are biological cells found in all multicellular organisms, that can divide through mitosis and differentiate into diverse specialized cell types or can self renew to produce more stem cells. Researchers from NorthWestern University for the first time have transformed a human embryonic stem cell into a critical type of neuron that dies early in Alzheimer’s disease and is a major cause [...]
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