Gene <em>Ankrd16</em> Helps Prevent Protein Aggregates Found in Neuro Diseases

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego, and the Scripps Research Institute report that they have identified a gene, Ankrd16 , that helps prevent the protein aggregates observed in neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.It is known that abnormal aggregates can result when cells fail to transmit proper genetic information to proteins. Usually, the information transfer from gene to protein is carefully controlled—biologic