Scientists find molecule that blocks brain cell death in Parkinson's, Alzheimer's

The findings offer hope for treatments that could slow or stop the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.

- SYDNEY:

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.

The team from the Melbourne-based Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) aimed to find new chemicals that block cell death, which could help treat degenerative diseases in the future.

The findings offer hope for treatments that could slow or stop the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.