NIA Archive — Page 4 of 4

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November 25, 2013

Mitochondrial mutations not random

A study of mitochondrial DNA mutations suggests they result from a process that selects for particular mutations in certain tissues.

By Leigh MacMillan
A black horse pulls a small enclosed horse-drawn carriage along a paved road beside broad agricultural fields.
November 11, 2013

Amish aid study of Parkinson genetics

Amish populations are valuable for genetic research because of their isolation, shared ancestry and homogeneous lifestyles.

By Leigh MacMillan
September 27, 2013

Metabolic profiling of vision loss

A panel of metabolites – small molecules that are part of metabolic processes – that are unique to macular degeneration will shed light on the disease and aid diagnosis.

By Leigh MacMillan
Brain-shaped word cloud on a white background featuring the prominent word “Alzheimer’s” and related terms such as memory, dementia, confusion, and disorientation.
October 11, 2012

Amish aid search for Alzheimer’s genes

An analysis of Amish populations revealed novel risk genes for late-onset Alzheimer disease.

By Leigh MacMillan
White outline of a human head on a chalkboard, with colorful overlapping sticky notes marked with question marks inside the head.
April 17, 2012

Pathways to delirium in the ICU

Study suggests that the “kynurenine” biochemical pathway could be a target for reducing delirium and coma in critically ill patients.

By Leigh MacMillan