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Stem cells used to identify potential treatments for Parkinson’s disease
Scientists have found two active substances that allowed cells to reactivate the production of a protein that prevents the onset of Parkinson's disease.
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Five latest developments for models
The use of models is a key feature of preclinical studies and in recent months there have been several new advancements in this area. This article investigates five of the latest developments.
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Metabolic modelling becomes three-dimensional
An international research consortium has developed the first computer model to include 3D in the representation of human metabolic processes...
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Researchers find a potential target for anti-Alzheimer treatments
The USP9 gene has an indirect influence on the so-called tau protein, which is believed to play a significant role in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
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HuMiX – the new human microbiome research tool
11 May 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Scientists have proven that a model of the human gut - HuMiX - is representative of the actual conditions and processes that occur within our intestines...
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Researchers investigate defects in the DJ1 gene in Parkinson’s
2 March 2016 | By Victoria White
Researchers looked at the metabolism of neurons lacking DJ1 and discovered that two key metabolic pathways are affected...