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Cell’s split personality is a major discovery into neurological diseases

Posted on 08. May, 2009 by admin.

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Researchers at the Université de Montreal (UdeM) and the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI), McGill University have discovered that cells which normally support nerve cell (neuron) survival also play an active and major role in the death of neurons in the eye. The findings, published this week in The Journal of Neuroscience, may lead to more [...]

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Genetic make-up influences biased economic decision-making, study shows

Posted on 08. May, 2009 by admin.

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How would you respond if you were told that you had an 80% chance of surviving an operation – would you give consent? How about if you were told you had a 20% chance of dying? The answer may partly depend on your genetic make-up, according to new research from UCL (University College London) and [...]

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