Tag: Alzheimer’s
Novel technique may help in early detection of Cancer, Alzheimer’s &...
The novel nanopore-based platform developed by the scientists can directly measure such modifications or branched DNA properties with the single-molecule resolution even with extremely low amounts of sample....................
IIT Guwahati researchers discover new ways to prevent memory loss due...
The IIT Guwahati team reports interesting methods such as the application of low-voltage electric field, and the use of ‘trojan peptides’ to arrest aggregation of neurotoxic molecules in the brain........................
Tata Elxsi’s wearable device concept for Autism & Alzheimer’s wins ‘International...
These devices have been designed by the company to help people with special needs such as Autism or Alzheimer’s to deal with social situations, which they might otherwise find difficult..............
Way paved for a new treatment for Alzheimer like conditions
A research group at the National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune led by Dr Arvind Sahu has for the first time identified the precise units of the RCA protein molecules that are responsible for their regulatory function, thus revealing that functional modularity exists in these proteins...................
Anti-oxidant level in specific brain region indicates early signs of Alzheimer’s:...
Indian scientists have found key indicators of this disease in the brain environment, and suggest that this knowledge may help in early detection by identifying the role of the protective form of antioxidant involved in the Alzheimer’s.....................
IQVIA lights buildings purple for World Alzheimer’s Day
According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, the number of people living with dementia around the world is over 50 million, which is expected to almost double every 20 years, reaching 152 million by 2050.................
Record 59 new US drugs launched in 2018, success rates fall:...
As per the study by IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science, while the likelihood that a drug entering clinical development would be a success was 11 percent, down from 14 percent in 2017, eight identified trends could increase R&D productivity by double digits during next five years.................
Big Data may help get new clues to Alzheimer’s
Researchers at the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar, have developed a Big Data Analytics framework that will use non-invasive imaging and other test data to look for early diagnostic biomarkers of the Alzheimer’s disease...……………...
Brain health prognosis startup ‘In-Med Prognostics’ raises INR 50 lakh from...
The Pune based startup intends to use the grant money to leverage deep learning algorithm and machine learning for time saving accurate Neuro analysis for affordable assessment and early detection of neurological disorders such as Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s...……………...
Alzheimer’s Association symposium draws largest-ever regional gathering of brain researchers in...
While there has been a dramatic growth in cases of Alzheimer’s predicted in rapidly aging population, the hope has emerged in lifestyle interventions, and deeper knowledge of causes and risk factors...………..