Latest neurodegeneration News

Finding the RNA aptamer in the haystack that could improve treatment for Parkinson’s
Seven researchers at NVS receive project funding from CIMED 2027-2029
AI may unlock early disease clues hidden in routine eye exams
New biological insights into progressive multiple sclerosis identified in a recent study
HIV enters the brain and doesn’t leave – paradoxically, drugs intended to reduce brain inflammation increase virus levels
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic show promise for more than weight loss. But what’s science vs hype?
Three New Research Group Leaders At NVS
The Florey mourns the passing of Neale Daniher AO
AI-powered brain health project gets $30m boost
A five-day course of magnetic brain stimulation could help autistic children communicate better
Why does chronic pain often lead to depression? Our research shows the answer is in the brain
How Vitamin B2 Could Pave Way To New Cancer Therapies
Tubulin prevents toxic protein clumps in the brain, fighting back neurodegeneration
Researchers observe dynamic “gate” that tames powerful signaling molecule
Researchers connect the dots between cause-effect events in Alzheimer’s disease
Menopause: our study revealed how it affects the brain, cognition and mental health
Menopause: our study revealed how it affects brain health, cognition and mental health
How our lab is helping develop an Alzheimer’s test that can be done at home
What an ancient jellyfish can teach us about the evoution of sleep
New potential for treating ageing and metabolic disorders
Research with fruit flies could unlock riddle of neurodegenerative disorders
Researchers identify of how a “quality control” protein causes neurodegenerative disease
Huntington’s disease: treatments are finally on the horizon after research breakthroughs
Exploring the complex relationship between oral health and dementia
$10.1 million to back Australia’s next generation of medical researchers
Blood Test Reveals Risk Of Multimorbidity
Kidney health affects Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers, but not dementia risk
Brain “stars” hold the power to preserve cognitive function in model of Alzheimer’s disease
Hypertension Affects Brain Much Earlier Than Expected
New study reveals how mitochondrial DNA quality is preserved across generations
33.2 million SEK awarded to researchers at NVS by the Swedish Research Council
Fruit flies offer new insights into how human Alzheimer’s Disease risk genes affect the brain
Genetic Study Advances Understanding Of Healthy Ageing
Scientists Reveal Critical Impacts Of Chinese Genetic Risk Factor In Alzheimer’s Disease
Lifetime Of Social Ties Adds Up To Healthy Aging
Symposium: Beyond Amyloid and Tau – The Importance of Co-Pathologies in Alzheimer’s Disease
Eight seconds and dropping? How to make the most of short attention spans
UNSW Sydney and NeuRA renew commitment to advancing neuroscience research
Part of your brain gets bigger as you get older – here is what that means for you
Sydney increases position in ARWU top global 100 rankings
Exposure to nanoplastics could induce spread of Alzheimer’s disease from the brain to other other organs
International project to improve Indigenous healthcare along dementia journey
$3 million for international collaborations in Indigenous health research
With Second Grant To Therapy
Natural Sensors Help In Mapping Out Cells’ Own Biology
Babies have more of this Alzheimer’s-linked protein than dementia patients – study raises hope for future treatments
Critical brain link could explain how Alzheimer’s takes hold
DNA ‘glue’ could help prevent and treat diseases triggered by ageing