Researchers have discovered a new mechanism by which neurons maintain their plasticity and their ability to be dynamic and adapt and change in response to experience throughout our lifetimes – a process…
Tag: Proteins
This is how long-term memories are stored
A new finding sheds light on how brain of mice and probably other mammals maintains long-term memories using prion-like proteins – a mechanism that is ironically quite similar to what causes mad…
Parkinson’s protein, new molecule could help researchers develop treatments
Researchers have revealed how a particular protein that is known to accumulate in Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases activates the brain’s immune response and how an approved drug in combination with…
Atkins diet doesn’t help you lose weight, but leads to weight gain in long run: Study
Atkins diet is one of the most followed diet regime by those who are looking to reduce their carbohydrate consumption and increase protein intake to get in shape and shed some kilos…
Diet choices involving protein- and carbohydrate-rich foods impact weight-gain
Researchers have established through a new study that people who make small, consistent changes to their diet based on the types of protein- and carbohydrate-rich foods they consume are better off controlling…