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OTULIN enzyme found to control tau production in Alzheimer’s
New research has shown that the enzyme OTULIN regulates tau at the gene-expression level rather than through protein degradation.
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Study aims to stop Alzheimer’s with stem cell infusions
Researchers at UTHealth Houston have initiated a new stem cell therapy trial aimed at reducing neuroinflammation to prevent Alzheimer's disease before symptoms emerge, an approach that could revolutionise treatment strategies, offering new hope for at-risk individuals.
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Drug OLX-07010 shows promise in treating tau diseases
OLX-07010, a new drug from Oligomerix, shows potential in reducing tau protein tangles, a key factor in Alzheimer's and other tau-related diseases. Early studies suggest it could be a breakthrough in targeting tau aggregation and improving brain function.
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Promising Alzheimer’s drug earns FDA fast-track designation
Posdinemab, being investigated by Johnson & Johnson, has received FDA fast-track status. Hear from Dr Fiona Elwood as she explains how Johnson & Johnson’s precision medicine approach could transform Alzheimer’s treatment.
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Grant to fund development of vaccines to prevent dementia
Researchers at Washington University are developing a vaccine using nanofiber technology to prevent dementia, offering a safer and more effective alternative to current treatments.
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Key enzyme discovery marks a step forward in Alzheimer’s treatment
Scientists have decoded the 3D structure of a key enzyme linked to Alzheimer's disease. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for targeted drug development and better treatment options.
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Oxytocin could mitigate the progression of dementia
For the first time, researchers reveal the involvement of OXT in object recognition memory through the supramammillary nucleus.
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Newly discovered mechanism behind cognitive decline in aging
US researchers say new mechanism could lead to new drugs and therapies to treat normal cognitive decline in aging.
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Genetic cause of ALS and dementia repaired by RNA-targeting strategy
US scientists have developed a potential medication for the genetic cause of ALS and dementia, that eliminates the mutated segments of RNA.
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New screening method reveals why Alzheimer’s drugs often fail
Researchers have developed a new method to screen drugs for Alzheimer’s disease, shedding light on why current drugs have failed and identifying novel drug targets.
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Promising new research could advance memory disorder drug development
Researchers have discovered two types of cells in the brain that are involved in organising discrete memories based on when they occurred. This finding improves the understanding of how the human brain forms memories and could have implications in memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease.
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Scientists ‘reinvent’ petri dish for growing live brain tissue
Researchers have innovated the petri dish to be able to grow and age live brain cells from patients with neurological disorders.
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Gut-brain pathway metabolite involved in age-related cognitive decline, study shows
In mice, researchers have shown that δ-valerobetaine plays a role in neurocognitive ability, making the metabolite a target for age-related memory loss.
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Analysing proteomics data to translate in vivo studies as early as possible
Dr Antal Szalay, CEO and Founder of Ultimate Medicine, explores how the analysis of omics data, especially metabolomics and proteomics, can provide researchers with vital insight that can inform the development of drugs for conditions associated with age.
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Measuring microRNAs in blood may indicate dementia risk
Researchers identified three microRNAs whose levels were associated with mental performance in cells, mice and humans.
