Identifying the genes allows us to determine the proteins they encode — proteins that might serve as targets for therapies for a wide range of disorders, from sleep disturbances to seasonal depression. (scientificamerican.com)
That's because hospitals are equipped with powerful new scanning machines primarily used to identify tumors, ballooning blood vessels, bone fractures, and a wide range of disorders in people. (discovermagazine.com)
Scientists studying brain diseases may need to look beyond nerve cells and start paying attention to the star - shaped cells known as «astrocytes,» because they play specialized roles in the development and maintenance of nerve circuits and may contribute to a wide range of disorders, according to a new study by UC San Francisco researchers. (sciencedaily.com)