Gene that protects against Alzheimer's disease found
Researchers have discovered a gene which may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease...
Ewa Zotow is a Volunteer Writer at BioNews, having originally joined the publication under the auspices of its writing scheme. She is currently studying for a PhD at University College London (UCL)'s Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, as part of the Space and Memory Group. Her research uses functional imaging to look at how memories for events - episodic memories - are represented in the human brain. She originally studied Psychology at Goldsmiths University of London, and went on to obtain an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCL. She has a particular interest in the ethical, legal and research issues surrounding reproduction and women's rights. She tweets as @EwaZotow.
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Researchers have discovered a gene which may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease...
by Ewa Zotow
Paraplegic rats were able to walk after being treated with human stem cells. This is the first time lower body movement has been restored after an animal's spinal cord has been completely severed...
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