Gene linked to abnormalities in learning, behaviour identified
November 9th, 2009 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 9 (ANI): Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine have identified a new gene linked to significant abnormalities in learning and behaviour.They said that the loss of CHRNA7 gene through deletion ... Read more...
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Newly identified brain receptor a possible target for Alzheimer’s treatment
July 17th, 2009 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 17 (ANI): Scientists have identified a novel receptor in the brain, which is extremely sensitive to beta-amyloid peptide (AB) and may play a key role in early stages of Alzheimer's ... Read more...
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Nicotine may affect bodily processes more broadly than earlier thought
April 4th, 2009 - 12:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 4 (ANI): Brown University scientists have found that nicotine is not only addictive, but it also has the ability to interfere with several cellular interactions in the body.The researchers say ... Read more...
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