Optogenetic tool helps decipher mechanisms of brain dysfunction in Huntington’s disease
Synaptic plasticity — the brain’s ability to modify the connections between neurons to support learning — is one…
Smartphone motor tests can predict dopamine deficiency in Parkinson’s disease without brain scans
By pairing everyday smartphone motion data with established clinical scores, researchers demonstrate a promising path toward accessible, radiation-free…
Astrocyte-driven approach shows potential to reverse cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a natural mechanism that clears existing amyloid plaques in the…
TRIMTECH Therapeutics appoints Dr Mike Hutton to Scientific Advisory Board
TRIMTECH Therapeutics, a biotech company creating novel, small molecule therapeutics that selectively degrade protein aggregates, to combat neurodegenerative…
Want to live longer? How new drugs, AI and daily habits can extend lifespan
Million-dollar longevity clinics, IV drips, personalised genome sequencing – the quest for a longer, healthier life often feels…
Blood test shows promise for faster ALS diagnosis
New research by UCLA Health has found a simple blood test could provide faster and more accurate diagnosis…
Genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease? Study reveals this diet may lower it
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder which causes a serious and progressive decline in memory, thinking and reasoning…