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Drug shown to reverse brain deficits caused by alcohol

Posted in Science on 11th Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller

QUT researchers have identified a drug that could potentially help our brains reboot and reverse the damaging impacts of heavy alcohol consumption on regeneration of brain cells.

Blood test finds toxic Alzheimer's proteins

Posted in Medicine on 1st Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller

Scientists in Japan and Australia have developed a blood test that can detect the build-up of toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease.

Brain 'pacemaker' for Alzheimer's

Posted in Medicine on 31st Jan, 2018
by Alex Muller

Only a small number of DBS studies have been done for Alzheimer's and they have focused on stimulating brain regions governing memory, rather than judgement.

Nanosystem delivers drugs directly to a tiny spot in the brain

Posted in Medicine on 29th Jan, 2018
by Alex Muller

MIT researchers have developed a system that can deliver tiny quantities of medicine to brain regions as small as 1 cubic millimeter, with control over how much drug is given.

Benefits of clot removal for strokes extended to 24 hours

Posted in Medicine on 28th Jan, 2018
by Alex Muller

In many cases, surgeons can save brain tissue thats on the brink of death by removing clots in the brain.