Latest News
 

Mutated gene causes nerve cell death

The British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking is likely to be the world's most famous person living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. ALS is a progressive disease affecting motor neurons, nerve cells that control muscle function, and nearly always leads to death. Researchers have now identified a completely new mechanism in the onset of motor neuron diseases. Their findings could be the basis for future treatments for these presently incurable diseases.
View full story

Post your comment.

Name:
Email:
Rating:
Comment:
Verification
 

  • Pinpointing how nature's benefits link to human well-being

  • Laws to lower alcohol limits mean lower fatalities says trauma expert

  • Weekends are the best time to buy airline tickets, study finds

  • Study challenges notion that umpires call more strikes for pitchers of same race

  • Brain can be trained in compassion, study shows

  • Migraine and depression together may be linked with brain size

  • Fish oil supplements may help fight against type 2 diabetes

  • Children of married parents less likely to be obese

  • Good marriage can buffer effects of dad's depression on young children

  • Insomnia may cause dysfunction in emotional brain circuitry

  •  
     
     

     

     

     

    Sign up
    Receive our
    free newsletter.
    View past issues

     
    Very interesting.
    I especially liked the jungle test in the fun tests.
    - Dan Bierenga
    All fun and informative tests,
    I shared them with all my friends. Great way to better understand folks.
    - Matthew McAvoy

     

     

    Personality Test Center
    © 2012


    IPIP NEO™ | Power tests | Type theory | Fun tests
    Polls |
    Privacy Policy | Contact | Home