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Four leading European research institutes have joined forces to speed up treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other brain diseases affecting millions. The CURE-ND Alliance brings together over 2,500 scientists working to transform how we understand and treat neurodegenerative diseases.
After decades of studying how the brain works, scientists at Seattle's Allen Institute are launching a major effort to develop genetic therapies for previously untreatable brain diseases. The breakthrough comes from mapping millions of brain cells and understanding exactly which neurons fail in conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's.
International researchers discovered how to engineer tiny medicine carriers that trick the body's own blood proteins into safely delivering drugs past the brain's protective barrier. This breakthrough could transform treatment for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and deadly brain cancers.
A foundation born from personal loss just handed researchers another major gift in the fight against devastating brain diseases. The donation brings their total giving to over $150,000 in just a few years.
Researchers identified a specific brain network driving Parkinson's disease and showed that targeting it with non-invasive treatment more than doubled symptom improvement. The discovery could transform how doctors diagnose and treat the disease affecting over 10 million people worldwide.
Scientists at University of Rochester developed a gene therapy that uses the brain's natural cleaning system to deliver treatments throughout the brain, avoiding one of medicine's toughest obstacles. The breakthrough could transform treatment for multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, and rare childhood brain disorders.
Researchers created the first complete molecular map of a key brain protein, opening doors to better diagnoses and treatments for over 20 memory-robbing diseases. The breakthrough could transform how doctors detect and treat conditions from Alzheimer's to chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Scientists have found a way to use CAR T-cells, already proven to cure some cancers, to slow the devastating effects of ALS by targeting rogue immune cells in the brain. The breakthrough could extend lives and eventually help treat dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Chemical engineering student Ashley Blake just earned one of America's most prestigious undergraduate honors for her work developing treatments that could help millions living with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The Goldwater Scholar is creating drug delivery systems that can break through the brain's natural barriers to deliver medicine where it's needed most.
Scientists discovered chaotic laser light can organize itself into a precision beam that images the blood-brain barrier 25 times faster than current methods. The breakthrough could accelerate treatments for Alzheimer's, ALS, and other neurological diseases.
Jeff Carroll learned he carried the gene for deadly Huntington's disease. Instead of giving up, he became a neuroscientist dedicated to finding a cure for the condition killing him.
Scientists in Edinburgh are using artificial intelligence to scan thousands of existing drugs to find new treatments for conditions like dementia and motor neurone disease. Their approach could deliver hope to patients in years instead of the decades traditional drug discovery takes.
Scientists discovered that the toxic protein clusters blamed for Huntington's disease might actually be the brain's defense system, not the villain. This finding could transform how we treat multiple brain diseases.
Scientists discovered why opposite genetic mutations both cause brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, solving a puzzle that has stumped researchers for decades. The breakthrough could help millions living with neurodegenerative conditions.
After years without hope, Susannah Rosen received a breakthrough treatment for a rare neurodegenerative disorder that was slowly killing her brain cells. A nonprofit foundation now provides the custom-made medicine free for life to patients with ultra-rare diseases.
A secret FDA-approved drug called "compound X" helped mice with Parkinson's symptoms walk and balance normally by clearing toxic brain proteins. Human trials could start within a year, offering hope for 10 million people worldwide living with the disease.
Scientists created the largest brain reference map ever using scans from 54,000 people worldwide. The tool works like a growth chart for your brain, helping doctors spot early signs of Alzheimer's, schizophrenia risk, and other conditions.
After 20 years of groundbreaking brain research, a powerhouse science team is pivoting to develop gene therapies for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Their expertise could unlock new treatments for millions living with brain diseases.
Researchers accidentally discovered a network of tiny vessels deep inside the brain that may help clear out waste and toxic proteins. The finding could revolutionize how we treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other brain diseases.
Jeff Carroll carries the gene for Huntington's disease, the same condition that killed his mother and grandmother. Now he's leading a $400 million initiative to find cures for brain diseases before his own symptoms progress.
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