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Tag Archives: neurodegenerative disorder
Scientists Discover Gene That Determines How Fast Your Brain Will Age
The effects of TMEM106B kick in once a person reaches the age of 65
A new study conducted by Columbia University Medical Center Researchers and published this week in the journal Cell Systems identifies a gene that seemingly dictates how fast a brain ages. The gene, called TMEM106B, begins to effect the brain once … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging, Alzheimer's, anti-aging, brain science, Death and Dying, Dementia, neurodegenerative disorder, Science of Us, SevenPonds, TMEM105B
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ALS: Uncovering the Common Cause
Scientists get closer to understanding the root cause of Lou Gehrig’s disease
There’s been a lot of media buzz surrounding the recent Ice Bucket Challenge. From the average Joe to Donatella Versace, everyone has been uploading their videos online to raise awareness for ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), or Lou Gehrig’s disease. But … Continue reading
