Neurodegeneration – News and Features

An experimental drug originally developed to treat cancer may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain, reports a new study.

An experimental cancer drug could make thinking easier for individuals with Rett syndrome, a rare disorder linked to autism, according to new research from the University of California San Diego.

Genomics and lab studies reveal numerous findings, including a key role for Reelin amid neuronal vulnerability, and for choline and antioxidants in sustaining cognition

Drug repurposing shows promise in the treatment of retinal degenerations, according to a new study. A combination treatment incorporating three existing drugs slowed disease progression in pre-clinical retinopathy models.

A new study in Finland observed higher incidence rates of early-onset dementia than previously reported in international studies.

Chronic and new onset anxiety were associated with increased dementia risk in new Australian study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society,

People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be more likely to develop diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s than people with low levels of fat in these areas, according to a study.

Scientists infect miniature lung organoids with the virus responsible for COVID-19, revealing new ways in which the infection spreads and suggesting potential treatments.

A video-processing technique developed at the University of Florida that uses artificial intelligence will help neurologists better track the progression of Parkinson’s disease in patients, ultimately enhancing their care and quality of life.

The tumor suppressor Par-4 can trigger iron-mediated cell death in glioblastoma while sparing healthy cells a new study shows.