Babies born too early (preterm), especially before 28 weeks of pregnancy, are at risk of facing… Read more

Rasmussen Encephalitis (RE) is a rare and devastating brain disease affecting children, leading to uncontrollable seizures, one-sided paralysis, and loss of speech or learning ability…Read more

We’re looking at why some people get genetic diseases that affect their nerves and muscles. We’re focusing on tiny parts of cells called… Read more

Paediatric diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is one of the most aggressive childhood brain cancers, characterised by a mutation called H3K27M. These tumours grow in the… Read more

Mitochondrial diseases are rare disorders that affect the energy-generating “batteries” of the cell. Patients may suffer from cognitive decline, movement disorder, seizures. There are no therapies for mitochondrial diseases. Read more

Gliomas, like glioblastoma (GBM) and diffuse midline glioma (DMG), are common yet aggressive brain tumours with no effective cure. Recent research has shown… Read more

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, mainly affecting older people. As people in Western countries live longer, more AD cases are… Read more

Cancer in children is caused by cells growing out of control. These cancer cells grow faster than normal cells, invade nearby tissues, and sometimes enter blood vessels. Read more

Aduhelm is a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that has been approved in the United States. This treatment involves immunotherapy against a protein that… Read more

Alzheimer’s disease is the commonest cause of dementia in later life, responsible for two thirds of cases. It affects about 5% of people over 65 years of age… Read more