Brain amino acid

Alzheimer’s disease connection with immune cell-related arginine deprivation investigated

Up until now, causes of Alzheimer’s have only been speculated. Current ideas surround genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. One thing is for certain, though, Alzheimer’s disease has a huge impact on the brain – killing brain cells which leads to memory loss and impaired ability to function. As scientific research into Alzheimer’s continues, we may ...click here to read more

Brain amino acid GABA linked to Tourette syndrome tics

Researchers from The University of Nottingham have recently discovered how the brain amino acid GABA could be used to reduce the severity of Tourette syndrome tics.  The details of the study are published in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences. Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder in which the affected person develops repetitive, stereotyped, ...click here to read more