Parkinson's

Sorting out the structure of a Parkinson’s proteinComputer modeling may resolve conflicting results and offer hints for new drug-design strategies.

Breaking down the Parkinson’s pathwayNew study is first to analyze how affected brain cells respond during different behavioral tasks.

Scientists image brain structures that deteriorate in Parkinson’sNew MRI technique could help doctors track how patients respond to treatment.

Proteins linked to longevity may be involved in mood controlExcess of sirtuins can produce anxiety, a possible evolutionary adaptation to dietary restriction.

Making stem-cell therapy a realityIn Killian Award lecture, Rudolf Jaenisch outlines progress and possibilities for treating human disease with stem cells.

Protein linked to aging may boost memory and learning abilityDiscovery could lead to new drugs to fight Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases.

Revolutionizing medicine, one chip at a timeLow-power computer chips allow engineers to design wearable and implantable devices to monitor patients.