Apr 22, 2026
A study of 2,282 adults aged 60 and older found anemia was associated with higher Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers and a 66% higher chance of developing dementia. The highest risk was seen in participants with both anemia and higher biomarker levels.
Apr 07, 2026
CervoMed presents new MRI data showing neflamapimod may reduce basal forebrain atrophy in dementia with Lewy bodies and finalizes Phase 3 trial design. The drug has also been selected for a UK-funded ALS platform trial, with first dosing expected by end of 2026.
Mar 21, 2026
uniQure disclosed the FDA will not accept Phase I/II data alone for AMT-130 approval, causing shares to drop 49%. The company held regulatory meetings and reported $622.5 million in cash while investors face an April 13 class action deadline.
Mar 04, 2026
Coya Therapeutics detailed plans for a Phase 2 trial of combination immunotherapy targeting neuroinflammation in ALS, following a four-patient study showing biomarker improvements and reported slowing of disease progression.
Feb 21, 2026
Researchers at DZNE and the University of Tübingen have identified neurofilament light chain (NfL) as a blood biomarker detectable across animal species, with levels increasing with age and predicting lifespan in mice.
Feb 13, 2026
Novartis debuted its "Relax, it's a blood test" prostate cancer awareness initiative at Super Bowl LX with an experiential booth and commercial featuring NFL tight ends, ranking seventh among all ads.