A new study in Frontiers in Neuroscience highlights a potential link between light pollution and Alzheimer's disease (AD), particularly for those under 65. Researchers found that nightly exposure to outdoor light may increase AD risk, suggesting that younger people may be especially vulnerable.

Scientists have graphically illustrated global concentrations of a major air pollutant for the first time using Air Quality Stripes, revealing stark contrasts in air quality improvements across Europe and worsening conditions in parts of Africa and Central Asia. The visualizations highlight global disparities in air pollution.

Researchers have conducted a study which helps to detect early signs of dementia by studying the natural speech of seniors. They revealed that participants with memory-related mild cognitive impairment spoke less and used fewer, but more abstract, nouns that is consistent with the speech pattern of Alzheimer’s patients.

While mentally stimulating activities and life experiences can improve cognition in memory clinic patients, stress undermines this beneficial relationship. This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Researchers have developed a new model in which steam cells can be rapidly converted into brain cells with protein structures characteristic of Parkinson’s disease. This will help researchers to study Parkinson’s unique and highly variable disease pathology in a petri dish.

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are making use of artificial intelligence and biosensors to develop drugs faster. They are currently utilizing AI and genetically modified bacteria to ferment the Alzheimer’s drug Galantamine.

Scientists have found out that exposure to Agent Orange, a well-known toxin with wide-ranging health effects, damages brain tissue similar to those found in early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers have now revealed new compounds that are capable of offering the same benefits as exercise. This discovery could play a potential role in treating patients with muscle atrophy and other medical conditions.

Researchers have developed a new microscopy technology called decrowding expansion pathology (dexpath) which is capable of providing detailed images of brain cancer tissue. The potential technology can be used for gaining insights into brain cancer development as well as other aggressive neurological diseases.

Researchers are trying to investigate if improving oral health i.e. looking after teeth and gums could protect people from the dementia disease, an illness related to memory loss.