Search For "neurodegenerative disease"
Study reveals how trans fats assist cell death
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 26 (ANI): Researchers have uncovered a molecular link between some trans fats and a variety of disorders, including cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Their findings implicate their role in enhancing a mitochondrial signalling pathway that leads to pro
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Artificial Intelligence may be the key to identify neurodegenerative disea
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Montreal (Quebec) [Canada], Feb 2 (ANI): Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms show the potential to predict neurodegenerative diseases progression among humans.
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AI-based blood tests to predict neurodegenerative disease progression
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Montreal (Quebec) [Canada], Jan 28 (ANI): A recent study has shown the effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms in predicting the progression of neurodegenerative diseases in people.
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Lead exposure can be a risk factor for Alzheimer, says study
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 13 (ANI): A team led by a scientist from the Indian Council of Medical Research - National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) have established a role of lead as a risk factor in the development of neurodegenerative diseases.
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Scientists halt ALS using virus-delivered gene silencing therapy
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
California [USA], Dec 28 (ANI): In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, have successfully managed to halt the onset and progression of ALS in the animal model using a gene silencing therapy. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a ne
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Football players have higher mortality than baseball players: Study
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 25 (ANI): A new study has revealed that professional football players have a rather increased risk of death, including a higher risk of succumbing to heart and neurodegenerative diseases as compared to professional baseball players of the same age.
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Scientists discover key reason behind mystery of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 16 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified a potential explanation for the mysterious death of specific brain cells seen in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
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Finding link between gut and brain
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 17 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on how gut influences the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.
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Ways to fence the progress of Neurodegenerative diseases
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Pennsylvania [United States], Apr. 01 (ANI): The Neurodegenerative disease is an umbrella term for a range of conditions which primarily affect the neurons which are the building blocks of the nervous system. Neurons normally don't reproduce or replace themselves, so when they become damage
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New non-invasive test can accurately tell if you're at Alzheimer's risk
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 7 (ANI): A team of researchers has analysed blood samples to create a novel and non-invasive way of helping to diagnose Alzheimer's disease and distinguishing between different types of neurodegenerative disorders.
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How inflammation spreads throughout brain, post injury?
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar. 15 (ANI): Researchers have identified a new mechanism, by which inflammation can spread throughout the brain after injury and may play a role in other neurodegenerative diseases.
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Alzheimer's associated with defective brain cells spreading disease:
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb. 12 (ANI): A recent study suggests neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's may be linked to defective brain cells disposing toxic proteins that make neighboring cells sick.
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