Brain & Neurology
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Glioblastoma ten diseases
Glioblastoma is ten different diseases, each with specific genetic faults, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Ban tackles in school rugby – Pollock
Tackling and harmful contact should be banned from youth rugby to ensure participants’ safety, two academics claim today (26 September 2017). Read more
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Parkinson’s 200th inspires doctors
Doctors and scientists have gathered in Edinburgh to mark the 200th anniversary of the identification of Parkinson’s disease. Read more
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New anti-inflammatory molecules unveiled
British researchers say they have discovered powerful new anti-inflammatory chemicals that could form the basis of a range of new treatments. Read more
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Brain scientists form International Lab
A major international collaboration will seek new understanding of the brain, it was announced today. Read more
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Brain-altering gene discovered
A newly identified genetic disease is responsible for altering brain size and potential developmental delay, British researchers report today. Read more
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Zika could be harnessed to treat brain cancer
The Zika virus – suspected of causing foetal brain defects – could be of use in the treatment of glioblastoma, according to a new study. Read more
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New botulinum neurotoxin is discovered
A new type of botulinum neurotoxin has been discovered – the first one in nearly 50 years. Read more
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Training aids multiple sclerosis patients
Resistance training may have a beneficial effect on the brain and slow down disease progression in people with multiple sclerosis, Danish researchers have reported. Read more
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Alzheimer’s drug development increasing – conference
Researchers specialising in Alzheimer’s disease have presented a new analysis of clinical trials of new treatments for the condition. Read more