The Institute’s president and molecular biologist is captivated by solving the mysteries behind the aging process and the extended lifespan of humans. Hetzer is fascinated by the biological puzzles ...
A group of nerve cells essential for cognition may be especially vulnerable to DNA damage upon exposure to inflammation in MS.
When AHR is turned off, neurons shift priorities. They increase protein production and activate pathways that support axon growth. The team also found that this regenerative response depends on ...
Most people think of Alzheimer’s disease as an illness of aging. But in fact, the brain changes that characterize it begin ...
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and an international team of collaborators have defined a ...
Directly applying red-light therapy to a damaged spinal cord protects and regenerates nerve cells, leading to a return of motor and sensory function, according to new research. The treatment could ...
Two Northeastern University researchers want to make life better for people who've experienced serious physical trauma, the ...