A team of Australian scientists has identified a small molecule that blocks cell death, an advance that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

After death, your brain cells eat themselves. Eventually, everyone’s heart stops beating, their lungs stop respirating, and their brain stops functioning. This begins a process of decomposition.

Brain Cell Death in Alzheimer's Linked to Structural Flaw (IMAGE) Genetics Society of America. Caption. Researchers found that the nuclei from brain cells of patients with Alzheimer's disease ...

Cell death discovery could lead to next-gen drugs for neurodegenerative conditions Date: May 12, 2025 Source: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Summary: ...