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Novel small molecule could treat Alzheimer’s disease and Dravet syndrome
A new experimental drug was shown by researchers to restore natural brain rhythms in mouse models of Alzheimer’s and promote learning and memory.
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Novel astrocyte target identified to treat drug addiction
Researchers have revealed that astrocytes contribute to reward signalling in the brains of mice, so could be a novel target to treat drug addiction.
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Lower levels of SV2A protein identified as drug target for schizophrenia
Using brain scans, a study has shown that schizophrenia patients have lower levels of the protein SV2A in their brains which presents a drug target.
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Learning and memory of ageing mice improved with stem cells
It has been discovered that cognitive functions such as memory and learning in old mice are improved with more stem cells and neurons.
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Screening platform reveals compounds that protect neuronal mitochondria
Researchers have developed a screening system and identified a set of compounds that protect neuronal mitochondria in mice.
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Origins and potential therapies for a neurodegenerative disorder found
Various potential therapeutic opportunities to treat spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) have been discovered in a new study into the neurodegenerative disorder.
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A novel approach to unravelling the mysteries of Alzheimer’s
The heterogenous and dynamic nature of protein aggregates makes them a particularly challenging class of structures to study. In this article, Professor Tuomas Knowles and Dr Sean Devenish present a novel approach to studying protein structures that could aid in understanding the complexities of Alzheimer’s disease and identify future therapeutic…
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The implication of a dysfunctional proteasome regulator in neurodegenerative disease
Disrupted protein homeostasis from PI31 inactivation may initiate the process of neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer’s, ALS and other similar diseases, says new research.
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Vasomotion revealed as potential strategy to treat Alzheimer’s
A study has demonstrated that inducing brain vessel pulsations helps to clear substances from the brains of mice, so could be used to stop amyloid-β build up in the development of Alzheimer’s.
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Direct link shown between inflammasome activation and Alzheimer’s
A new study has demonstrated that NLRP3 inflammasome directly drives tau pathology in neurodegenerative diseases and Alzheimer's disease.
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Self-cannibalising mitochondria discovery may lead to ALS treatment target
A new phenomenon in the brain that could explain the development of early stages of neurodegeneration has been discovered which could lead to a future target for drug therapies for ALS.
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New cell therapy improves memory and stops seizures after brain injury
A recent study has shown that transplanting new inhibitory neurons may repair damaged brain circuits.
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RhoA protein function identified in nerve cell development
A recent study has revealed new findings about nerve cell development that could help to facilitate future treatment options for spinal cord injuries.
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Parkinson’s inhibitor enzyme presents natural therapeutic opportunity
Researchers have discovered an enzyme that blocks a genetic pathway that causes Parkinson’s, which could be used as a treatment in the future.
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First detailed 3D image of astrocytes produced by researchers
Researchers have compiled images to create the first detailed 3D models of astrocytes, which could be used in the development of therapeutics to aid their function.
