Month: December 2022

CDC Investigating Severe Strep A Infections, Currently Spreading in Europe

Europe should be vigilant against severe infections caused by a bacteria called group A Streptococcus in children below 10 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) and European Centre for Disease Control & Prevention (ECDC) said on Monday. European countries need to raise… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on December 12, 2022

Identification of DOT1L inhibitor in a screen for factors that promote dopaminergic neuron survival

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive loss of dopaminergic (DA) neurons in the substantia nigra region of the midbrain. Diagnostic criteria for PD require that at least two of three motor signs are observed: tremor, rigidity, and/or bradykinesia. The most common and effective treatment for PD is Levodopa (L-DOPA) […]

Published on December 12, 2022

Quinoa can make a better cookie

Move over wheat flour, there’s a new superhero in town! Quinoa, the ‘super grain’, has emerged as a potential savior for cookie lovers. Recent research has discovered that specially bred quinoa varieties, cultivated in Washington state, possess amazing properties when used as an additive flour for commercial cookies. These quinoa-infused treats not only have a […]

Published on December 12, 2022