‘Junk DNA’ in brain may cause schizophrenia
Tokyo – Often dubbed ‘junk DNA’, retrotransposons – short sequences of DNA that autonomously amplify and move around the genome – may play a key role in developing schizophrenia. A team of researchers in Japan found that a class of retrotransposons named Long... read more »
Smoking affects good night’s sleep too
New York – Here is a wake-up call. Smoking ruins productive sleep, leading to cognitive dysfunction, mood disorders, depression and anxiety. “This study has found a common pathway whereby cigarette smoke impacts both pulmonary and neurophysiological function. Further, the results... read more »
`Good night`s sleep` essential for brain health
Washington – Researchers have found that one night of sleep depravity can cause morning blood concentrations of molecules NSE and S-100B to increase in healthy young men. These molecules are typically found in the brain. Thus, their rise in blood after sleep loss may indicate that a lack of... read more »
Vitamin E could help patients fight mild to moderate Alzheimer`s disease
Washington – Researchers have found that patients suffering from mild to moderate Alzheimer slowed functional decline after they took a daily dosage of 2,000 IUs of vitamin E. Maurice W. Dysken, M.D., of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, and colleagues examined the effectiveness and... read more »
