Cell death in Parkinson’s disease associated with new genetic mutation

researchDALLAS: A multidisciplinary team of researchers has recently published a study linking a Parkinson’s disease-causing mutation in the Fbx07 gene with mitophagy.

Mitochondria are essential cell organelles responsible for producing most of the cell’s energy through respiration. They are especially important in nerve cells where Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophyNEW YORK: The six hundred and ninety third entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

The new multigenerational development includes a mix of 18 two- and three-bedroom houses and 16 one- and two-bedroom apartments and will allow families with a housing Read More »

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Fate of two skilled nursing homes now before court

scales-of-justice BOSTON: The fate of two skilled nursing homes may be not be known for another two months. A judge overseeing a lawsuit over the two facilities has set the next status conference for October 6.

Members of the Save the Nursing Homes group filed the lawsuit Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimePHOENIX: Retirement communities and skilled nursing homes imply a level of elevated safety in their commercial pitch to prospective customers.

But evidence is mounting that age-apartheid compounds are increasingly becoming soft crime targets and the care sector is trashing its reputation by doing nothing to effectively Read More »

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