Press Releases

10/13/2021 - In Neurodegenerative Diseases, Brain Immune Cells Have a “Ravenous Appetite” for Sugar

The Interpretation of Certain Brain Scans Needs Rethinking – Study in „Science Translational Medicine“

10/11/2021 - Researchers Find Warning Signs for Dementia in the Blood

Levels of Certain microRNAs Indicate Risk for Cognitive Decline.

07/06/2021 - „Tuning“ for Brain Scanners

DZNE coordinates international research project on Ultra-High Field MRI.

06/29/2021 - How Environmental Factors Could Provide for a Young Brain

Study in “Nature Communications” on epigenetic mechanisms in the hippocampus.

06/23/2021 - Smart Biomarkers to Empower Drug Development for Brain Diseases

Dresden Researchers Awarded Prestigious Funding by the Helmholtz Association to Validate a Novel Approach that Combines Neuroelectronics and Artificial Intelligence.

06/08/2021 - Alzheimer’s: U.S. Regulatory Authority Approves Use of “Aducanumab” on the Condition of Further Studies

Statement by Prof. Pierluigi Nicotera, Scientific Director and Chairman of the DZNE’s Executive Board.

05/26/2021 - AI with Swarm Intelligence

Publication in „Nature“: Researchers led by DZNE analyze medical data with a novel artificial intelligence technology. Collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

05/21/2021 - Studies on “Long COVID”

DZNE researchers look into the long-term effects of an infection with the coronavirus.

05/10/2021 - Better care for people with dementia at home: Ambulatory care specialists take over medical tasks for the first time

The DZNE is leading a study project in which specialists in geriatric and nursing care are being specifically further qualified.

05/05/2021 - DZNE Alzheimer's study: A Mediterranean diet might protect against memory loss and dementia

Symbol image shows foods that are typical of the Mediterranean diet

This diet which contains fish, vegetables and olive oil, may slow brain aging.