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A previously unknown gene and associated protein which could potentially be suppressed to slow the advance of Alzheimer’s have been discovered, presenting a potential therapeutic target to combat the disease.

Researchers have developed a method for eliminating essential proteins from cells with a flash of light, making it possible to study the function of essential proteins.

A study in fruit flies has identified a protein which authors say acts as a connection between multiple genes that cause the neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) when mutated. The research could point the way towards therapies that address the complex genetics of ALS.

New UC Riverside research shows soybean oil not only leads to obesity and diabetes, but could also affect neurological conditions like autism, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and depression.

A new study could provide insights into alpha-synuclein, a small acidic protein known to form abnormal aggregations in the brains of those with Parkinson’s disease.

Scientists have shown that cells from children with NGLY1 deficiency--a rare disorder first described in 2012--lack sufficient water channel proteins called aquaporins. The discovery may help explain the disorder's wide-ranging symptoms--including the inability to produce tears, seizures and developmental delays--and opens new avenues to find therapies to treat the disorder.

Although experts say that small amounts of BPA in foods are unlikely to cause problems, some people worry that constant low-level exposures could have health effects. Now researchers have shown that, in mice, BPA activates an immune response that persists for at least three generations.

Using state-of-the-art cryo-electron microscopy, a research team has visualized how microtubules are formed and how their formation is controlled.

Researchers have identified a protein involved in Duchenne muscular dystrophy-related heart disease, which may provide insight into how to prevent it.

New research from UC Riverside identifies a protein that controls plant growth -- good news for an era in which crops can get crushed by climate change.