Lithium plays a mysterious role in the brain. Could it be used to prevent Alzheimer’s?

Low doses in mice have can clear up proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease and restore memory. Human trials are the ...

Scientists discover a key role of protons and superoxide ions in the respiratory chain

Researchers from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and CIBER-BBN, in collaboration with teams from the ...

Scientists Discover Naturally Produced Molecule That Switches Off Hunger in the Brain

Phe, which suppresses appetite by acting on brain neurons. This mechanism could inspire new weight-loss treatments. Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological ...
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Emerging Roles of Lysosomal Ion Channels in Health and Disease

Lysosomes, historically viewed as simple degradative organelles, are now recognized as pivotal signaling hubs crucial for cellular homeostasis. A growing ...