Scientists reverse fibrosis in preclinical studies – Lung and Liver The publication reports on a new target: a dopamine receptor. The authors found that the receptor is unique to lung and liver fibroblasts. Stimulating it blocks YAP and TAZ, reducing… Read More ›
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Resveratrol a Natural Compound Mitigates Effects of Methamphetamine Abuse
Nov. 19, 2013 Story Contact(s): Jeff Sossamon, sossamonj@missouri.edu, 573-882-3346 COLUMBIA, Mo. – Studies have shown that resveratrol, a natural compound found in colored vegetables, fruits and especially grapes, may minimize the impact of Parkinson’s disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease in… Read More ›
Challenging Parkinson’s dogma: May be more to due with the Loss of GABA than Dopamine
Contact: David Cameron david_cameron@hms.harvard.edu 617-432-0441 Harvard Medical School Scientists may have discovered why the standard treatment for Parkinson’s disease is often effective for only a limited period of time. Their research could lead to a better understanding of many brain… Read More ›
Brain parasite directly alters brain chemistry
A research group from the University of Leeds has shown that infection by the brain parasite Toxoplasma gondii, found in 10-20 per cent of the UK’s population, directly affects the production of dopamine, a key chemical messenger in the… Read More ›
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