Neurodegeneration

24-Year-Old Donates Brain to Dementia Research

A 24-year-old man from Norfolk who developed aggressive frontotemporal dementia donated his brain to Addenbrooke’s Hospital to help researchers study early-onset disease and its g… Jan 13, 2026

Science

Stopping Alzheimer’s Before Memory Fades

A Northwestern small molecule halts early toxic protein damage in mice, joining recent studies that point to lithium balance, gene editing and new biomarkers as routes to prevent … Dez 23, 2025

Genetics

Blocking 'jumping genes': can silencing LINE‑1 slow ageing and neurodegeneration?

Scientists are testing whether shutting down active transposable elements — especially the LINE‑1 family — can reduce inflammation, protect neurons, and ease age‑related decline. … Nov 17, 2025

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24-Year-Old Donates Brain to Dementia Research

Stopping Alzheimer’s Before Memory Fades

Blocking 'jumping genes': can silencing LINE‑1 slow ageing and neurodegeneration?