Alzheimer's disease

Ultrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of ageing and dementia without the need to cross the blood-brain barrier.

Non-invasive potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Published on: 23 June 2021

Ultrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of ageing and dementia without the need to cross the blood-brain barrier.

A new ‘seeding’ process in brain cells could be a cause of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Scientists untangle a new process leading to dementia

Published on: 2 February 2021

A new ‘seeding’ process in brain cells could be a cause of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Researchers have found a way to track the formation of protein clusters in live cells.

Tracking cell workhorse leads to new protein cluster clue

Published on: 23 November 2020

Researchers have found a way to track the formation of protein clusters in live cells.

Brain cells use fluctuating highways to stay healthy

Published on: 19 March 2020

Researchers have discovered how the highways connecting brain cells expand and retract to allow the flow of particles essential for neural survival.

The QBI Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail 2020 will help raise money for dementia.

Trekking towards a breakthrough in dementia

Janice Rushworth will lead a group of adventurers across one of Australia's most stunning locations - and help solve the mystery of dementia at the same time.

Professor Jürgen Götz said ultrasound was an emerging non-invasive technology with the potential to improve the lives of millions of patients with brain diseases.

$1M funding to develop case for national therapeutic ultrasound industry

Published on: 28 October 2019

The Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research has been awarded funding to develop the therapeutic ultrasound industry in Australia.

A potential drug target for Alzheimer’s disease has been discovered, affecting both neurons and brain immune cells.

Stopping enzyme could launch two-pronged attack on Alzheimer's

Published on: 20 September 2019

An enzyme that effects both the immune and nervous systems could combat the disease on two fronts.

The signalling protein Fyn moving and forming clusters in living brain cells - viewed using super-resolution microscopy.

Dementia clue found by tracking single molecules in living brain cells

Published on: 2 August 2019

A protein involved in Alzheimer's disease has been shown to affect a critical mechanism in memory function.

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Research from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) found that the protein – tau – impairs the ability of neurons to recycle and remove damaged mitochondria from the cell.

How an Alzheimer’s protein impairs brain cells

Published on: 9 January 2019

Scientists have shed more light on the way a key toxic protein in Alzheimer’s disease damages brain cells.