journal publication Archive
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September 7, 2012
Parkinson’s therapy may impact language
Deep brain stimulation used to treat Parkinson’s disease may impair some aspects of language processing, a recent study suggests. -
September 6, 2012
Neuronal subtypes in genetic disorder
Inhibitory neurons that connect and regulate signaling in the brain (interneurons) may contribute to epilepsy and autism in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex. -
August 30, 2012
Targeting new pathways to ease pain
The spinal cord’s neuropeptide Y signaling pathway may be a good target for new pain therapeutics. -
August 28, 2012
Clues to retinal cell degeneration
A reversible chemical modification of rhodopsin, a receptor for light, plays a role in the degeneration of retinal cells. -
August 24, 2012
Tool helps plumb electronic records
A tool developed for one institution’s electronic health records can work at other institutions, potentially facilitating the use of these records in research studies. -
August 23, 2012
Gene linked to familial prostate cancer
A rare, inherited mutation confers an eightfold increased risk of prostate cancer, a recent study shows. -
August 16, 2012
African ancestry, stomach bug link
Socioeconomic factors, African ancestry linked to risk for cancer-causing infection.