BACE1 Enzyme Linked To Schizophrenia

BACE1 Enzyme Linked To Schizophrenia

Neuroscientists at Johns Hopkins have discovered that mice lacking an enzyme that contributes to Alzheimer disease exhibit a number of schizophrenia-like behaviors. The finding raises the possibility…
Is Your Child Gambling?

Is Your Child Gambling?

Gambling activity is widespread among U.S. adolescents and young adults ages 14 through 21, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo’s Research Institute on…
Short Arms, Legs Linked To Risk Of Dementia

Short Arms, Legs Linked To Risk Of Dementia

People with shorter arms and legs may be at a higher risk for developing dementia later in life compared to people with longer arms and legs, according to a study published in the May 6, 2008, bonus…
How Do Chemicals That Keep Fruit Fresh Work?

How Do Chemicals That Keep Fruit Fresh Work?

Ethylene (C2H4) is a gaseous hormone produced naturally in plants and by man in combustion (1). When plants encounter ethylene they soften and ripen (fruit) or wilt and fade (flowers.) We all like…
How Calorie Restriction May Slow Aging - Study

How Calorie Restriction May Slow Aging - Study

Calorie restriction is a hot topic in discussions of aging but most studies use mice that were weaned with calorie restriction as test subjects whereas humans would have to adopt that lifestyle later…