Alzheimer’s moves faster in people with Down syndrome

A new study that finds Alzheimer’s disease progresses faster in people with Down syndrome highlights the need for therapies.

Jessica Church - Washington U. in St. Louis • futurity
today ~9 min

Rare disease research at Cambridge receives major boost with launch of two new centres

Cambridge researchers will play key roles in two new centres dedicated to developing improved tests, treatments and potentially cures for thousands of people

Cambridge University News • cambridge
April 23, 2024 ~5 min


Nanoparticles could help patients with MS, ALS, and Parkinson’s

Researchers say it's possible for nanoparticles to go through the digestive system and deliver medicine directly to the brain tissue.

Dalin Clark-Michigan State • futurity
April 22, 2024 ~5 min

Coal trains carry health risks along with cargo

Freight trains carrying coal pose a health risk to communities living near rail lines, according to new research.

Kat Kerlin-UC Davis • futurity
April 19, 2024 ~5 min

New model reveals hidden patterns in Alzheimer’s

“This research shows that [Alzheimer's disease] progresses differently in each person, with unique patterns of biomarker changes.”

Shantell Kirkendoll-Duke • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~6 min

Red cabbage juice may ease inflammatory bowel disease

Red cabbage juice can alleviate inflammation-associated digestive health conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease in mice.

Eric Slusher-U. Missouri • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~5 min

AI speeds up drug design for Parkinson’s ten-fold

Researchers have used artificial intelligence techniques to massively accelerate the search for Parkinson’s disease treatments.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
April 17, 2024 ~5 min

A young Black scientist discovered a pivotal leprosy treatment in the 1920s − but an older colleague took the credit

Historians are working to shine a light on Alice Ball’s legacy and contributions to an early treatment of a dangerous and stigmatizing disease.

Mark M. Lambert, Assistant Professor of Behavioral Medicine, Medical Humanities, and Bioethics, Des Moines University • conversation
April 12, 2024 ~8 min


Air pollution boosts Alzheimer’s disease risk

A new study has found that adults exposed to high levels of air pollution were at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Rob Spahr-Emory • futurity
April 11, 2024 ~4 min

New theory may clarify ‘mysteries’ of Parkinson’s disease

A new theory "reinforces the idea that Parkinson’s... may be fueled by toxicants and is therefore largely preventable."

Mark Michaud-U. Rochester • futurity
April 11, 2024 ~8 min

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