Category Research News (General)

Johnson & Johnson, Merck and Eli Lilly plan to launch a one-stop database of global clinical trial sites The clinical investigator database will contain key information such as infrastructure details and good clinical practice (GCP) training records. For more information,…

The TREM2 gene, known to play a role in the immune system, triples the risk of developing Alzheimer’s The findings, which are published in the New England Journal of Medicine on  have the potential to be the most influential gene…

Exposure to pesticides and head injuries together triples the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study. More information at the link below (International Business Times)

The UK Medical Research Council are collaborating with AstraZeneca to benefit researchers of Alzheimer’s, cancer & rare disease The Medical Research Council (MRC) has granted £7 million of funding for 15 research projects through its groundbreaking collaboration with AstraZeneca, which…

The fifth plan will be broadened to include all neurodegenerative diseases President Francois Hollande has announced that the new French Alzheimer Plan will continue to prioritise the dignity of people with dementia and the training of their carers. The fifth…

Two teams report success for zinc-finger drugs in cells and mice More information at the link below (HDBuzz)