A UCSF team has identified a key gene, sgk, that regulates blood pressure by mediating the effects of aldosterone. The discovery could lead to more effective therapies for hypertension and low blood pressure, two conditions affecting millions of Americans.
Researchers at Max Planck Institute discover key molecule for LTP, a crucial process for learning and memory. The finding sparks new discussion on the role of LTP in memory formation, as mice lacking LTP showed no abnormal learning behavior.
Scientists have discovered the gene responsible for triggering embryonic cells in the inner ear to develop into sound- and motion-sensing hair cells. The Math1 gene signals precursor cells in the inner ear to become hair cells, which cover inner ear surfaces like wheat in a Kansas field.
A new study found that cliques and social sets, as well as marijuana use, are predictors of violent behavior among teenagers. The research also identified other factors such as being male, having been victimized by violence, or feeling vulnerable to violence as risk factors. These findings have significant implications for understandin...