Toxic versions of the protein tau are believed to cause death of neurons of the brain in Alzheimer’s disease. A
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Discovery of an essential protein controlling brain blood vessel development and functions
Brain blood vessels are critical networks for maintaining brain functions. These blood vessels control the exchange of nutrients, gases and
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High levels of protein in blood could predict ventilation
Scientists discover high levels of protein in the blood could predict which coronavirus patients will need to be put on
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Researchers determine how the p53 protein can lead cancer cells to their death
There is an ongoing battle between cancer cells and p53, the protein known as “the guardian of the genome,” and
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Researchers discover tooth-enamel protein in eyes with dry AMD
A protein that normally deposits mineralized calcium in tooth enamel may also be responsible for calcium deposits in the back
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West Nile virus triggers brain inflammation by inhibiting protein degradation
West Nile virus (WNV) inhibits autophagy to induce the aggregation of proteins in infected cells, triggering cell death and brain
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Study shows novel protein plays role in bacterial vaginosis
Women with bacterial vaginosis exhibit elevated levels of the pro-inflammatory protein, IL-36y, according to a new collaborative study led by
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Protein signposts guide formation of neural connections
The brain’s complex tangle of interconnected nerve cells processes visual images, recalls memories, controls motor function, and coordinates countless other
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Hardening of the arteries: Platelets, inflammation and a rogue protein conspire against the heart
The Lipid Hypothesis of coronary artery disease has long held that a high level of cholesterol is the causative factor
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