Alzheimer’s
Dementia game 'shows lifelong navigational decline'
Posted in Science on 18th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
The world's largest dementia research experiment, which takes the form of a video game, has indicated the ability to navigate declines throughout life.
New Alzheimers drug developed by Merck clears milestone in human clinical Trial
Posted in Medicine on 4th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
A brain plaque inhibitor is now being tested in larger studies for efficacy against the neurodegenerative disease.
Pollution particles 'get into brain'
Posted in Science on 7th Sep, 2016
by Alex Muller
The finding, described as "dreadfully shocking" by the researchers, raises a host of new questions about the health risks of air pollution.
Alzheimer's drug study gives 'tantalising' results
Posted in Medicine on 2nd Sep, 2016
by Alex Muller
A drug that destroys the characteristic protein plaques that build up in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's is showing "tantalising" promise, scientists say.
Mind-controlled nanobots could release drugs inside your brain
Posted in Science on 30th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
To get the DNA bots to respond to a persons thoughts, the team trained a computer to distinguish between brain activity when resting and when doing mental arithmetic.