Washington: Ever wondered why you end up missing some memories after a good night out? It's because your brain cells release steroids that block formation of long-term memories, scientists say. It's been believed that heavy drinking kills brains cells, which in turn causes memory losses. But, the new study found that isn't true. "Alcohol isn't damaging the cells in any way that we can detect," said study researcher Charles Zorumski...
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Toronto: There is cheering news for Alzheimer's patients and people with Down's syndrome as Canadian researchers have identified the gene that destroys brain cells in these diseases. According to researchers at the Vancouver-based University of British Columbia and the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, the identification of the gene responsible for the destruction of brain cells in Alzheimer's patients and people with Down's syndrome spells hope for patients. Progression of...12:36 PM, Jan 13, 2011
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