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The smell test that could stop Parkinson’s disease

25 March 2026

Analysis: The first sign of Parkinson’s disease is a fading sense of smell. In a world-first, NZ researchers have built a 3D model of the olfactory system in a bid to stop the disease early and entirely.
Brain scientist knows the value of hope

23 March 2026

A rising star in brain research, Dr Molly Swanson has recently been granted $877,000 for research into motor neurone disease.
Maintaining dignity in 'the longest goodbye'

27 February 2026

Opinion: Māori are disproportionately affected by mate wareware. And because language shapes care, we use the te reo term rather than dementia for good reason, explains Makarena Dudley.
Brain scientist in finals for top New Zealander

26 February 2026

University of Auckland Distinguished Professor Sir Richard Faull is among three finalists for the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Award.
A boost for brain research on the horizon

13 February 2026

Joining a major European scientific research network could soon boost brain research at the University of Auckland.
What our tears could reveal about Parkinson’s

7 January 2026

Opinion: The earliest biological signs of Parkinson’s may be present long before daily life is affected. A path to early detection could lie in our tears.
Headbutting rams could boost brain research

21 November 2025

Dr Helen Murray says headbutting rams could provide helpful insights for brain injury research.
Research offers hope for Huntington's patients

28 October 2025

University of Auckland Professor Bronwen Connor is developing transplants that might grow new brain cells for people with Huntington’s Disease.
Why it pays to wait before playing contact sport

21 October 2025

Neuroscientist Dr Helen Murray has research news you can use: delay children's involvement in contact sport until they are older.
Quest for a cure for brain injuries gains $1.2m grant

1 September 2025

Finding a drug that will help people recover from brain injuries is front of mind for University of Auckland senior research fellow Dr Justin Rustenhoven.
New gene therapy trial for muscular dystrophy

27 August 2025

A groundbreaking genetic treatment for a rare form of muscular dystrophy is being trialled at the University of Auckland’s Centre for Brain Research.
Can AI predict who will get dementia?

25 July 2025

A new AI tool to predict dementia is being developed by a team of experts from the University of Auckland and Singapore.

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