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Gene Responsible for a Rare Brain Disorder Identified

14 different mutations in the gene CSF1R that lead to development of hereditary diffuse leukoencephalopathy with spheroids have been identified by neuroscientists. This is a devastating disorder of the brain’s white matter that lead [...]

Posted On : Dec, 29 2011 | Comments : 0

Timing Is Everything in Studying Disorderly Proteins

Treating human diseases caused by misfolded proteins requires scientists to identify the potentially pathogenic folded protein. Most methods for studying proteins have been designed to detect conformationally stable proteins, however. De [...]

Posted On : Mar, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Scientists Identify Gene Linked to Intellectual Disability D...

A gene involved in some forms of intellectual disability has been identified by scientists at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). The gene is called TRAPPC9 and is possibly tied to the developmental disorders of nearly 3 per [...]

Posted On : Dec, 16 2009 | Comments : 0

Human Skin and Hair Disorder May Be Aided Through Sheep Gene...

Sheep gene research at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus aimed at helping maximise wool production for Australian producers, has shed light on a human genetic hair and skin disorder. PhD student Hayley McGrice has won th [...]

Posted On : Apr, 12 2007 | Comments : 0

Anxiety Disorders Common but Untreated

A researcher’s report says that nearly 20 percent of patients look after by primary care physicians have at least one anxiety disorder. The research outlines the effectiveness of a new screening tool which can alert busy primary care [...]