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Researchers discover how neurons die in Alzheimer’s disease

The findings open up potential avenues to develop new treatments for the condition

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AstraZeneca’s rare disease unit partners with Verge Genomics in deal worth over $840m

Both will identify drug targets for neurodegenerative and neuromuscular diseases

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MIT study finds drug candidate reduces inflammation in Alzheimer’s models

The candidate significantly reduced inflammation and improved cognitive functions

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Alzheimer’s Research UK calls on party leaders to tackle dementia pressures

One in three people living with dementia in England never receive a formal diagnosis

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International survey reveals varying effects of oral medicines for Parkinson’s

More than 65% of respondents reported variations in the effects of taking oral medications

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Bayer and BlueRock announce positive results from Parkinson’s cell therapy trial

Phase 1 results suggest the stem cell-based treatment improves symptoms of the condition

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Study reveals gut conditions could be early sign of Parkinson’s disease

Constipation, dysphagia and IBS could be potential biomarkers of the condition

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Study shows AI scans could detect Parkinson’s years before clinical presentation

OCT scans could be used by the NHS for the diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases

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Innovate UK awards Sano Genetics £330,000 grant for ALS study

The project will chart the psychological impacts of having a genetic predisposition to ALS

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Alzheimer’s Research UK awards £370,000 to University of Exeter researchers

The grants are part of a wider £3m funding announcement that aims to accelerate effective treatments for dementia

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Quest Diagnostics launches Alzheimer’s blood test for US consumers

Alzheimer's disease is expected to affect around 14 million people in the US by 2060

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Biogen to acquire Reata for approximately $7.3bn

The deal gives Biogen access to a recently launched therapy for Friedreich's ataxia

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