A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of ...

Tree structures have been widely used to model intelligent behavior, such as reasoning, problem-solving, and language ...

A study of nematodes by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has found that aging-related decline in brain function is caused by the excessive activation of certain neurons over time, rather than ...

Our recent clinical research revealed that abnormal red blood cells (RBCs ... The treated RBCs were then incubated with mouse brain blood vessels for additional 24 hr. Changes in vascular gene ...

Stone discovered her heritage during an appearance on Finding Your Roots that aired last month. Show host Dr. Henry Louis ...

White matter and other changes around the toenails and fingernails can occur with psoriasis or nail fungus. However, fungal infections are contagious, and psoriasis is not. The causes and ...

People with shorter protective caps at the end of their chromosomes (called telomeres) may be more likely to develop age-related brain diseases such as stroke, dementia and late-life depression ...

The work is published in the journal Fungal Systematics and Evolution. Based on both morphological and molecular evidence, the fungus was confirmed as a novel species and "named after the ...

This review explores the impact of physical exercise on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its relationship with neurodegenerative diseases. The key role of BDNF in maintaining brain health ...

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Residents at a block of flats in Kent say their lives have become "a nightmare" as unfinished roof work is allowing rainwater to stream into the building. In May, contractors fitted pre-fabricated ...