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Another promising drug for Parkinson's disease:

Posted in Science on 11th Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller

A drug which has already been in use for decades to treat liver disease could be an effective treatment to slow down progression of Parkinson's.

Universal plaque-busting drug could treat various brain diseases

Posted in Science on 10th Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller

A virus found in sewage has spawned a unique drug that targets plaques implicated in a host of brain-crippling diseases, including Alzheimers and Parkinsons.

Brain-scanning software blocks your notifications while you are busy

Posted in Science on 9th Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller

If your mind is busy, the software can quiet the beeping of your devices so you can actually concentrate.

Scientists Turn Skin Cells into Brain Cells, Using Alzheimer's Patients

Posted in Science on 8th Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller

Scientists have turned human skin cells into neurons. They hope that their technique could one day help rejuvenate failing tissues in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.

The MIND diet may slow brain aging by 7.5 years

Posted in Science on 7th Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller

Eating a group of specific foods may slow cognitive decline among aging adults, even when not at risk of developing Alzheimers disease, according to researchers.