Brain & Neurology
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Largest map of human Alzheimer’s brain published
The largest dataset into the human brain affected by Alzheimer’s disease has been published, paving the way for new research into dementia. Read more
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ECT critics faces psychiatrists
Senior psychiatrists have defended the continued use of electroconvulsive therapy amid complaints of permanent memory damage. Read more
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Protein could predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms
A protein in the blood can be used to predict Alzheimer’s disease before the first clinical symptoms appear, researchers have reported. Read more
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Teen brains alter after just one cannabis joint
Teenagers who use cannabis even once or twice experience differences in their brains, according to a new report. Read more
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Faster test to diagnose Huntington’s disease
A method to speed up the genetic diagnosis of Huntington’s disease has been reported by Swiss researchers. Read more
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Violent sleep disorder examined
A new study has identified some of the risk factors for rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder, linking it to serious psychological distress. Read more
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Drug combination for neuroblastoma?
A new drug combination has shown “highly significant” results in laboratory tests on neuroblastoma, a European conference will hear today. Read more
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Call for mandatory headgear in rugby
Headguards should be mandatory in rugby at all levels of the game, a new study out today has concluded. Read more
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Tourette’s brain responses highlighted
People with Tourette’s syndrome may be hyper-responsive to social cues such as emotional facial expressions, new research suggests. Read more
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Fluorescent marker could help brain cancer surgery
Surgeons have safely removed brain tumour cells with the help of a chemical that creates a fluorescent marker and highlights the cancer, a conference has heard. Read more