In the study, 44 adults ranging in age from 40 to 85 (mean age: 62.6) with mild memory changes but no dementia underwent an experimental type of PET scan to measure the level of plaque and tangles in the brain
"This gives us a better idea of how the channel's components work on a molecular level, and its role within a cell, either a normal one or a cancerous one" says researcher
By creating a cell model of medulloblastoma from human cells rather than working with mouse cells, the researchers say they can be more confident that patients’ response to the drugs identified in the screenings may be more comparable to humans
“We’re interested in seeing if there are things we can do to strengthen the natural defenses of the host to help them fight the infection more effectively,” said research team's leader.
With a mission to improve worldwide health, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation put out a call to researchers around the world to build a better condom