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Immune system uses two-step verification to defend against HIV: Research
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Human immunodeficiency virus 1, more commonly known as HIV-1, is known for its uncanny ability to evade the immune system. Scientists at Scripps Research and collaborators have now uncovered how our innate immune system, the body's first line of quick defence in attacking foreign invaders de
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Study reveals connection between brain protein, movement disorder in child
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Reseachers revealed about the process of inherited movement and neurodegenerative disorder known as ARSACS - Autosomal recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay.
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Research reveals immune system uses two-step verification to defend agains
Updated : 4 years ago IST
San Diego (California) [US], July 11 (ANI): Human immunodeficiency virus 1, or HIV-1, is well-known for its amazing ability to elude the immune system. Scripps Research scientists and associates have discovered how our innate immune system detects HIV-1 even when it is present in trace amoun
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Study reveals driving forces of Alzheimer's disease
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], July 11 (ANI): According to a recent study, the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer's disease at present does not have a cure or effective therapy. The study suggested that due to gaps in our understanding of how progressive neurodegenerative disorder arises in the brain
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Scientists identity gene that could prevent Parkinson's disease
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], March 19 (ANI): Scientists from the University of Geneva have identified a key protein in flies, and also in mice, which plays a protective role against Parkinson's disease and could be a new therapeutic target.
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Consuming antiepileptic drug in ALS can reduce motor neuron excitability
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 13 (ANI): A new study suggests that the antiepileptic drug ezogabine reduced pathologic excitability of cortical and spinal motor neuron cells that are early signs of clinical dysfunction in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Michael J Fox no longer pursuing acting gigs amid battle with Parkinson's
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 15 (ANI): Hollywood star Michael J Fox recently opened up about how Parkinson's disease has impacted his acting career.
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New study reveals undetected rare neurodegenerative disorder that looks li
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 6 (ANI): A joint study by the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) and Singapore General Hospital (SGH) revealed that patients who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease might actually have NIID instead.
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Researchers discover novel brain disorder
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], Mar 20 (ANI): New neurodegenerative disorder in which children experience developmental regression and severe epilepsy has been uncovered in recent research.
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This discovery could help slow down progression of Parkinson's disease
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 28 (ANI): A team of scientists discovered a small molecule that may slow down or stop the progression of Parkinson's disease, which is a neurodegenerative disorder with no cure.
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Study suggests feasibility of treating encephalopathy with gene therapy
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 5 (ANI): A new study has highlighted that it is feasible to use gene therapy for treating chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) which is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder.
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This sleep disorder puts you at high Alzheimer's risk
Updated : 8 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 11 (ANI): Having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) raises the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a recent study.
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