Has projected dementia epidemic been averted?

CAMBRIDGE: Despite an ageing population, dementia cases may be leveling off in western Europe thanks… read more

Molecular bodyguards for immature membrane proteins

BASEL: Researchers have now shown how chaperones stabilize an immature bacterial membrane protein and guide… read more

Treatment for Parkinson’s could replace surgery

COLLEGE PARK: Kimberly Spletter’s knee would pop backward involuntarily, or her leg would shake uncontrollably…. read more

New prion disease raises questions about Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

PORT MORESBY: Research has identified the first new human prion disease in 50 years. The… read more