Researchers discover protein CPEB uses prion properties to strengthen synaptic connections, enabling long-term memory storage. The finding challenges traditional views of prions as toxic and suggests they may play a key role in fundamental processes.
Scientists at University of Toronto have found a major mechanism causing brain cells to die after stroke, leading to the development of new treatments. They discovered that the TRPM7 channel activates a lethal chain reaction when oxygen and nutrients are deprived, resulting in massive free radical production and cell death.
Researchers at UT Southwestern have discovered an effective treatment for McArdle's disease, a rare muscle disorder characterized by fatigue and cramping during exercise. The treatment involves administering an oral source of glucose to improve exercise tolerance in patients with the condition.