Urine could potentially be used for a quick and simple way to test for CJD or "human mad cow disease", say scientists in the journal JAMA Neurology.
Read MoreA drug that destroys the characteristic protein plaques that build up in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's is showing "tantalising" promise, scientists say.
Read MoreResearchers may have discovered a method of detecting changes in the eye which could identify Parkinson's disease before its symptoms develop.
Read MoreControlling human nerve cells with electricity could treat a range of diseases including arthritis, asthma and diabetes, a new company says.
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Read MoreGENEVA – A neurological condition linked to the mosquito-borne Zika virus could be targeted globally with existing national programs for detecting polio, a paper co-authored by World Health Organization researchers said on Tuesday.
Read MoreUS researchers have developed a blood test that aims to identify patients with an early stage of Alzheimer's disease. According to study results published in "Alzheimer's and Dementia", the biomarkers can help differentiate between a mild cognitive impairment (MCI) stage caused by Alzheimer's and mild impairment with other causes.
Read MoreAggressive chemotherapy followed by a stem cell transplant can halt the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), a small study has suggested.
Read MoreResearchers know the loss of the Y chromosome in batches of blood cells is one reason men have shorter lifespans than women, but a recent study suggests this absence also may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.
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