Brain & Neurology
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23/09/2021 - AI identifies possible drug combination for brain cancer
Artificial intelligence-enhanced tools have been used to identify a new combination of drugs that could treat a rare and incurable childhood brain cancer. More
22/09/2021 - Parent-led intervention for early signs of autism
Early parent-led intervention may help infants with autism spectrum disorder-related behaviours manage their symptoms, according to a major new study. More
21/09/2021 - Flour finally to get folic acid
The UK is finally to add folic acid to white flour in a new drive to reduce neural tube defects, it has been announced. More
17/09/2021 - Drug targets for Alzheimer's disease
Specific drug targets identified in the neural circuits that encode memories could help in the treatment of brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, British researchers have reported. More
14/09/2021 - Blood biomarker reduces risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Some blood lipid biomarkers linked to cardiovascular disease risk are also associated with a reduced risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, new research has found. More
09/09/2021 - Prolonged exposure to traffic noise linked to dementia risk
Prolonged exposure to traffic noise is associated with a raised risk of developing dementia, according to Danish research published today. More
01/09/2021 - Gene clue to Huntington's disease progression
Genetic discoveries are opening up new therapeutic options for Huntington's disease, British researchers have reported. More
24/08/2021 - Major project to improve autism care
A major project, launched today, will seek to enrol thousands of people with autism to improve their treatment and support. More
19/08/2021 - Dementia link to mentally unstimulating jobs
Having a job that is not mentally stimulating is linked to a significantly increased risk of developing dementia, researchers report today. More
18/08/2021 - Possible role for histamine in depression
Histamines may explain the ineffectiveness of antidepressants for some people, according to new findings. More
05/08/2021 - Protein target could help with aggressive cancer treatment
A protein in tumour cells could be targeted to treat some types of aggressive cancer including those of the brain, blood, skin, and kidney, scientists have reported. More
30/07/2021 - Gene therapy programme launched for neurodegenerative diseases
An innovative gene therapy programme has been launched that could lead to novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. More
29/07/2021 - Fruit compound could treat Parkinson's disease
A compound found in fruit and herbs has the potential to prevent and treat Parkinson’s disease, scientists have reported. More
23/07/2021 - Changes in brain structure found in professional rugby players
Professional rugby players are at risk of abnormalities in their white matter, a new study has found. More
22/07/2021 - Government and sports bodies 'fail to reduce concussion risks'
The Government and sporting bodies must address a long-term failure to reduce the risks of brain injury in sport, MPs say today. More
07/07/2021 - Stroke risk clues a decade in advance
The signs of a future stroke may be evident in cognitive tests up to ten years before illness occurs, Dutch researchers report today. More
01/07/2021 - Schizophrenia breakthrough identifies memory replay abnormalities
Abnormalities in the way memories are replayed in the brains of people with schizophrenia have been identified for the first time, it was revealed yesterday. More
16/06/2021 - New guidance on sports related concussion
A new consensus statement on sports-related concussion is outlining the best course of action and the factors linked to persisting symptoms. More
14/06/2021 - How intense exercise increases MND risk
High performance athletics can increase the change of developing motor neurone disease for those who are genetically at risk, British researchers have found. More
08/06/2021 - Blood test hope for detecting underlying neurodegeneration
A simple blood test could identify if someone has a neurodegenerative disease, according to a new UK study published last night. More
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