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Walking protein structure explains how cells activate molecular motors

A nerve cell resembles a vast tree with branches that communicate with thousands of other cells. To function, it depends on a motor protein that walks on two legs, hauling urgent cargo from the center of the cell to the faraway tips of every branch.

15 Jul 2026

New review highlights astrocytes' role in chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Researchers from Kansas City University School of Medicine have published a scoping review examining the role of astrocytes in chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

14 Jul 2026

Family caregiving drives majority of dementia-related costs across Europe

Researchers found that 58% of total dementia-related costs are linked to unpaid care provided by family members, friends and other informal caregivers, highlighting the substantial burden of dementia beyond healthcare systems alone.

13 Jul 2026

Imaging technique uncovers how copper imbalance may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases

Using a groundbreaking imaging technique, a University of Houston chemist is uncovering how copper imbalances in the body may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS.

13 Jul 2026

Global consortium releases AI toolbox to unlock new Alzheimer's treatments

The Consortium for Biomedical Research and Artificial Intelligence in Neurodegeneration (C-BRAIN), a global collaboration of academic researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and philanthropic organizations of which Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is a founding member, today launched three open-source AI tools to accelerate research aimed at developing new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.

13 Jul 2026

Stem cell-derived dopaminergic cell transplantation shows encouraging results for Parkinson's disease

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) today announced the presentation of new clinical data from the STEM-PD Phase I/II clinical trial at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting.

9 Jul 2026

Damaged myelin alters sleep brain rhythms in neurological diseases

Scientists have discovered how damage to the myelin sheath – the insulating layer around nerve fibres – affects brain activity during sleep.

9 Jul 2026

Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to increased risk of Parkinson’s disease

Air pollution is a major public health issue, with long-term exposure to fine particulate matter linked with an increased risk of various diseases, including stroke and dementia.

9 Jul 2026

Study advances understanding of mixed protein pathologies in dementia

The aging brain frequently harbors multiple protein pathologies that contribute to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

8 Jul 2026

NFL players have higher rates of neurodegenerative disease-caused mortality

Mass General Brigham, Boston University, and the Concussion & CTE Foundation cohort study of nearly 20,000 NFL players reveals that players are dying of dementia and Parkinson's disease at much higher rates than the general population.

8 Jul 2026

New review shows why antidepressants often fail in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s depression

A Molecular Psychiatry review shows that depression in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease may reflect disease-specific molecular, neurotransmitter, inflammatory, and circuit-level disruptions rather than standard depression biology alone. It argues that broad antidepressants often show limited efficacy in these patients and that future trials should use biomarkers, neuroimaging, and symptom profiling to guide targeted treatments.

7 Jul 2026

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics expands Alzheimer’s portfolio with CE-marked p-Tau217 blood test and new high-specificity research assay

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a global leader in clinical diagnostics and a Danaher company, today announced it received CE Mark under IVDR for its Access p-Tau217 assay, a blood test designed to support clinical evaluation of amyloid pathology in patients with signs and symptoms of cognitive decline.

7 Jul 2026

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

Research led by Professor Hodson-Tole combines ultrasound and AI to improve motor neuron disease diagnosis, reducing reliance on invasive procedures.

6 Jul 2026

Study provides new insights into biological processes linked to Huntington’s disease

A study conducted by the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) and Hospital de Sant Pau has identified for the first time in living individuals a brain pattern related to the tau protein that changes according to the stage of Huntington's disease.

6 Jul 2026

Experimental drug shields nerve cells from damage caused by ALS

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, received widespread awareness in the summer of 2014 thanks to an Ice Bucket Challenge. Millions of people participated in the challenge, drenching themselves in ice cold water to bring visibility to this devastating neurodegenerative disease and generate charitable donations for research.

3 Jul 2026

New high-throughput biological sensors track cellular lipid molecules

Inside every cell are lipid molecules that make up cellular membranes, helping organelles communicate and respond to stress.

2 Jul 2026

USC scientists target brain inflammation to prevent Alzheimer's disease

An interdisciplinary team at the USC Center for Personalized Brain Health (CPBH) is targeting a family of enzymes that can increase the risk of inflammation in the brains of people with the APOE4 gene variation-the most significant genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's-as a way to prevent the disease.

2 Jul 2026

Smart prodrug targets Alzheimer's disease using hydrogen peroxide signals

A substance that worsens dementia has become a "switch" that initiates treatment. KAIST researchers have developed a new therapeutic approach that uses hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), a reactive oxygen species that damages cells and increases in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease, to activate a drug selectively in diseased brain tissue.

1 Jul 2026

Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers predict rapid cognitive decline in very old adults

Cognitive decline in very old adults has been considered for decades to be an almost inevitable consequence of aging.

1 Jul 2026

Extreme heat and cold threaten health of people with dementia

Exposure to extreme heat and cold is associated with an increased risk of emergency department (ED) visits among people living with dementia, according to preliminary research presented today at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2026.

29 Jun 2026

Neurodegenerative Diseases News and Research

Walking protein structure explains how cells activate molecular motors

New review highlights astrocytes' role in chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Family caregiving drives majority of dementia-related costs across Europe

Imaging technique uncovers how copper imbalance may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases

Global consortium releases AI toolbox to unlock new Alzheimer's treatments

Stem cell-derived dopaminergic cell transplantation shows encouraging results for Parkinson's disease

Damaged myelin alters sleep brain rhythms in neurological diseases

Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to increased risk of Parkinson’s disease

Study advances understanding of mixed protein pathologies in dementia

NFL players have higher rates of neurodegenerative disease-caused mortality

New review shows why antidepressants often fail in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s depression

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics expands Alzheimer’s portfolio with CE-marked p-Tau217 blood test and new high-specificity research assay

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

Study provides new insights into biological processes linked to Huntington’s disease

Experimental drug shields nerve cells from damage caused by ALS

New high-throughput biological sensors track cellular lipid molecules

USC scientists target brain inflammation to prevent Alzheimer's disease

Smart prodrug targets Alzheimer's disease using hydrogen peroxide signals

Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers predict rapid cognitive decline in very old adults

Extreme heat and cold threaten health of people with dementia

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