Alzheimer’s

The less older adults sleep, the faster their brains age, study suggests

Posted in Medicine on 2nd Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

These findings pave the way for future work on sleep loss and its contribution to cognitive decline, including Dementia.

Potential Alzheimer's drug prevents abnormal blood clots in the brain

Posted in Medicine on 30th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

The culprits behind Alzheimer's disease is believed to be the persistent blood clots that often form in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.

Self-repairing mechanism helps to preserve brain function in neurodegenerative diseases

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

Creating new neurons can help to preserve brain function in neurodegenerative diseases.

Dementia is 'one of greatest enemies of humanity'

Posted in Science on 20th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

A "big, bold global push" is needed to beat dementia, David Cameron has told a summit in London.

Alzheimer's research 'needs new strategy'

Posted in Science on 21st May, 2014
by Alex Muller

Brain cells in a dish may eventually replace animal research.