Genetic mutations are the cause of many incurable diseases and we now have tests to predict the likelihood of people developing inherited diseases. But predictive genetic tests for neurodegenerative diseases…
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A routine test could triple the rate of detection of cognitive impairment and dementia, according to researchers who argue that screening should be mandatory for older people. The controversial proposal…
A new vaccine has prevented the ongoing formation of neurofibrillary tangles in the brain of mice, sparking hopes for a vaccination…
A vaccine that slows the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in mice has been developed by researchers at Sydney University…
Most of us have no direct experience of psychiatry or severe mental illness. So our attitudes and experiences are shaped by what we are exposed to: mass media portrayals. Reality rarely makes good drama…
Dementia is among the largest cause of disability in Australians aged over 65 and affects memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for…
The molecular motors inside living cells are able to put themselves into an “energy saving mode”, conserving cellular fuel…
Falling over and balance problems may be early warnings for Alzheimer’s disease, according to US university researchers…
An antioxidant found in grapes may help prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers at a US…
Maintaining very good health including good sight, hearing and break-free bones may lower a person’s risk of developing dementia…
The clinical diagnosis of conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease could be made easier and more efficient…
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