Could a blood test help identify pain in Parkinson's Disease? Our latest lay summary looks at whether there are biological signals for pain in the brain and, if so, whether this can be used to improve treatments and quality of life. readableresearch.com/parkins…

Our first lay summary of 2026 examines whether taking cholesterol-lowering drugs has an impact on the risk of developing motor neurone disease. Read the research made readable at readableresearch.com/mnd/cho…

Researchers have been examining the potential for earlier detection of Alzheimer’s Disease by looking at the link between brain communication and memory loss. Read about the findings of their studies, and what it means, in our lay summary at readableresearch.com/dementi…

A study looking into the production of toxic proteins in the development of MND. It aims to help our understanding of the tests needed to assess future therapies and support the evolution of potential treatments. Read the lay summary at readableresearch.com/mnd/beh…

As well as summarising scientific research, we want to demystify what happens in our labs. You’ll often read about ‘tissue culture’ in our reports – but how does that work? Here's @neuroshef's Marianne King to explain more from inside the lab.

Researchers have been examining how activating the vagus nerve, using a small device held to the side of the neck, could lead to improved movement for those living with Parkinson's. Our lay summary of this study, from Kate Matheson, is available at readableresearch.com/parkins…

A human trial of NuNerve, one of the few drugs approved for use in those living with MND / ALS, has produced positive results. We’ve produced a readable summary of this important Australian research which you can read at readableresearch.com/mnd/nun…

A huge amount of research is taking place into the impact of COVID-19 on the brain. Five years on from lockdowns, our latest lay summary focuses on a study which finds a complex and evolving relationship between the virus & inflammation in the brain. 👉 readableresearch.com/infecti…

Our latest summary focuses on research assessing large-scale genetic data to try and identify biological targets that could be used for directed drug treatments for MND. It aims to see whether existing medications can also be used to slow progression readableresearch.com/mnd/bio…

We’ve written a summary of research into the potential use of a synthetic vitamin A drug, Elloraxine, in those living with MND/ALS. Read the lay summary from Harry Baker at readableresearch.com/mnd/pro…