Toxic Huntingtin Oligomers are produced by Prions
The term “prions” refers to abnormal, pathogenic agents that are transmissible and capable of inducing abnormal folding of specific normal cellular proteins known as prion…
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Hepatitis C Virus – Scientists have Mapped key Protein Structures
A recent discovery points to the development of an effective HCV vaccine. A team led by scientists from Scripps Research and the University of Amsterdam…
Humans Can Outlive Their Livers, Which Have The Potential to Last 100 Years
A small but growing number of transplanted human livers known as “super livers” have continued to function for a total of more than 100 years.…
The Lack of Meals for Disadvantaged Children in Childcare
Science demonstrates that life is a story in which the beginning establishes the tone. As a result, the early years of childhood are a time…
Eating during the Day may be Beneficial to one’s Mental Health
Researchers devised a study that simulated night work and then compared the effects of daytime and nighttime eating versus only daytime eating. The researchers discovered…
Old People’s Smell Is a Thing, But Not Everyone Is Destined to Have It
The common belief that elderly people have a particular odor is stated by less refined children as “grandpa smells odd.” Researchers made the decision to…
Researchers are Working on Ways to Help Teenagers Sleep Better
Adjusting to a new sleep schedule at the start of the school year can lead to disturbed rest, daytime fatigue, and changes in mood and…
Finally, Scientists Have Explained Why Menthol Feels Cold
Isn’t menthol a peculiar flavor? You put a mint in your mouth, or some mint-scented soap beneath your arms (or, Darwin forbid, on your genitalia),…
Adults with ADHD Face Cardiovascular and Other Health Risks
According to a recent Swedish study that followed more than five million persons for 12 years, adults with ADHD (Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) have a higher…
How the “Polypill” Can Save Lives and Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
A significant portion of people in the U.S. rely on prescription medications. On average, 131 million Americans take four prescriptions each day. Nearly a fifth…
How the Poliovirus Infects Cells from Inside
For the first time, researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, can now show how the dreaded poliovirus behaves when it takes over an infected cell and…
The Thrill of Gaming Could Be Dangerous For Children With Heart Conditions, Study Finds
A recent study found that playing video games, especially war games, may put youngsters at risk for fatal heart attacks. Playing video games could boost…
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