Neurodegenerative disease – The Conversation

Motor neurone disease can strike people who are young and fit. And there’s no cure.

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. Here’s why knowing about the diversity of dementia matters.

Cerebrospinal fluid can sometimes leak or collect in the brain without an identifiable cause, leading to symptoms that can be difficult to diagnose.

The new therapy is being hailed as a breakthrough. But the small study has some limitations – and hasn’t been peer-reviewed.

The transplantation of astrocytes — a type of brain cell as common as neurons — may provide hope of treatments or cures of some neurodegenerative disorders.

Your sense of smell is directly linked to the part of your brain that generates emotions and memories.

Dementia’s effects on the brain can cause death. But they can also lead to other complications, which can then be fatal.

As G7 societies age and birth rates decline, we must invest in collaborative open science research, to optimize brain health for every citizen.

Understanding how new neurons affect brain function throughout adulthood can offer new approaches to treating epilepsy and dementia.

Concussion is considered a ‘mild’ injury, but effects can last a lifetime, especially with multiple impacts. Understanding their long-term effects can help predict who might develop neurodegeneration.

Researchers are finding ways to target the toxic proteins involved in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s that were once considered ‘undruggable.’

Exercise can be a powerful tool to improve symptoms of anxiety and depression. The amino acid tryptophan may be part of the reason why.

This sign of neurodegenerative disease often appears much earlier than other symptoms.

Conditions such as long COVID-19, Alzheimer’s disease and meningitis can damage the line of communication between your brain and your muscles.

Singing in a choir helps people regain their voice and reduces social isolation and the sense of loss that often follows diagnosis with a brain condition.

A new study shows that it is possible to reduce the symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis by reducing the inflammation caused by immune cells in the brain.

An in-ear device could help detect the early signs of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, well before symptoms appear.

People typically die from progressive supranuclear palsy within 7 to 10 years. There is currently no specialized treatment or effective screening for this neurodegenerative disease.

Parkinson’s disease doesn’t only mean a tremor and falls. It can cause insomnia, memory issues and impulsive behaviour. And it affects men and women differently.

The National Institutes of Health has been integral to scientific progress in treating countless human diseases. Without its support, patients will ultimately pay the price.