Surprising mechanism for removing dead cells identified A tandem signaling process turns ordinary cells into an efficient cleanup crew. Read more …Surprising mechanism for removing dead cells identified
Discovery of 'item memory' brain cells offers new Alzheimer's treatment target Researchers have discovered the neurons responsible for 'item memory,' deepening our understanding of how the brain stores and retrieves the details of 'what' happened and offering a new target for treating Alzheimer's disease. Read more …Discovery of 'item memory' brain cells offers new Alzheimer's treatment target
Inflammation during childhood linked to onset of mental health issues in early adulthood Children who have persistently raised inflammation are at a higher risk of experiencing serious mental health disorders including psychosis and depression in early adulthood. Read more …Inflammation during childhood linked to onset of mental health issues in early adulthood
Self-repairing mitochondria use novel recycling system A newly identified identified cellular mechanism allows mitochondria to recycle localized damage and maintain healthy function. Read more …Self-repairing mitochondria use novel recycling system