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Piezo1 protein in the cells lining brain blood vessels disrupts normal circulation

A recent study has uncovered a way to fix faulty blood flow in the brain, which could play a key role in tackling dementia symptoms. Researchers found that an overactive protein called Piezo1 in the cells lining brain blood vessels disrupts... (Audio available – 445 words – 2 minute read time)

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Scientists Reverse Advanced Alzheimer’s in Mice and Restore Memory

New research is challenging that long held belief, offering a message of real hope. Scientists have shown that by fixing a fundamental problem in the brain’s energy supply, it is possible not just to slow or prevent... (Audio available – 660 words – 3 minute read time)

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New Early Prevention Drug, meet NU-9

New research from Northwestern University in the USA suggests dementia begins quietly, often many years - even decades - before any obvious memory loss shows up. The key problem seems to be tiny, harmful clumps of a protein called... (Audio available – 465 words – 2 minute read time)

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Breakthrough Drug NU-9 Stops Alzheimer’s in Mice Before Signs Show Up

A fresh study from Northwestern University brings new hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, showing that an experimental drug called NU-9 can halt early brain changes in mice before any symptoms appear. This work uncovers a hidden trigger... (Audio Available – 801 words – 4 minute read time)

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