Genetic analysis reveals insights into genetics of OCD, Tourette’s
Posted On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 By USA Education News. Under ILLINOIS Tags: hyperactivity disorder, Massachusetts General Hospital, OCD heritability, PLOS Genetics, University of Chicago
An international research consortium led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Chicago has revealed major differences between the genetic makeup of obsessive-compulsive disorder and Tourette’s syndrome, providing the first direct confirmation that both are highly heritable. Their report was published in the October issue of the ...
Nanoparticle Vaccine Offers Better Protection
Posted On Friday, September 27, 2013 By USA Education News. Under MASSACHUSETTS Tags: bacteria, Cryoelectron microscope, Darrell Irvine, Massachusetts General Hospital, mucosal surfaces, viruses
Many viruses and bacteria infect humans through mucosal surfaces, such as those in the lungs, gastrointestinal tract and reproductive tract. To help fight these pathogens, scientists are working on vaccines that can establish a front line of defense at mucosal surfaces.
Vaccines can be delivered to the lungs via an aerosol ...