Kidney cells can make memories too. At least, in a molecular sense. Neurons have historically been the cell most associated with memory. But far outside the brain, kidney cells can also store ...

In 1992, Judith Frydman, PhD, discovered a molecular complex with an essential purpose in all of our cells: folding proteins correctly.

29, 2024 — For decades, scientists have dreamt of a future where genetic diseases, such as the blood ... a significant step toward one day treating children with this severe neurodevelopmental ...

Immunization protects you and your child from vaccine-preventable diseases as well as everyone around you. This is because herd immunity dictates that if most people are immune to a disease, the risk ...

In the realm of pediatric healthcare, managing infectious diseases represents a pivotal challenge, given the distinctive physiological responses and developmental considerations unique to children.

Higher risk of heart and lung disease Children with reduced lung development are at a higher risk of heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes. The study found that the impaired lung function is ...

CLN2 disease is a rare degenerative genetic disorder affecting between 30 and 50 children in the UK. It is caused by a change in a gene that is responsible for making a specific enzyme in the nervous ...

For example, cystic fibrosis is a condition in which a child inherits two mutated genes controlling a protein that regulates ... For example, the gene that helps a person metabolize cholesterol would ...

Central to Upsher-Smith’s commitment to rare disease communities is ... tumors that are seen with a genetic condition called tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC): Brain tumors called subependymal giant ...

The right therapy to address childhood trauma can help create a positive outlook. It’s beneficial whether you start as a child or an adult. Types include narrative exposure, prolonged exposure ...