One of the things that makes developing effective treatments for Parkinson's disease so challenging is its complexity. While some forms are caused by genetics, others have environmental factors, and ...

A new naming structure proposed by an American researcher moves beyond the Linnaeus system to one based on the genetic sequence of each individual organism. This creates a more robust, precise, and ...

An international team of researchers, including Prof. Christine Klein from the University of Lübeck and the University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, has made a significant leap in ...

A Virginia Tech researcher has developed a new way to classify and name organisms based on their genome sequence and in doing so created a universal language that scientists can use to communicate ...

Just as fluid biomarkers for amyloidosis and tau have revolutionized clinical studies of Alzheimer’s disease, α-synuclein markers are poised to do the same for Parkinson’s. With the advent of ...

SEATTLE, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- A University of Washington scientist has proposed an expanded biological classification system to account for more life forms, including 'alien' life. The problem is what to ...