Readable Research

Introducing Readable Research. We aim to make complex neuroscience research accessible & clear for everyone. MND, dementia, Parkinson's & stroke lay summaries - written by scientists, reviewed by those who live beyond our labs, and available for all at readableresearch.com

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/cholestero…

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/dementia/brain…

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/behavioura…

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/parkinsons/ner…

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/nunerve/

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/infection-immu…

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/biological…

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/protecting…

Our team has written a summary of research into the use of energy from the brain’s support cells, astrocytes, in those living with dementia. You can read the full article from Hollie Wareing at readableresearch.com/dementia/brain…

Cells producing abnormal proteins in the brain is a key factor in Alzheimer’s development. This study examined oligodendrocytes, often known as brain insulating cells, and how much damage is caused to them by clumping together of amyloid proteins. readableresearch.com/dementia/toxic…

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Our latest lay summary is on research which aims to help understand the genetics behind frontotemporal dementia where there is no family history. It's hoped this can help develop treatments for the disease, and other neurological conditions like MND. 👉 readableresearch.com/dementia/front…

Scientists have been examining the tolerance of those living with relapsing multiple sclerosis to a drug treatment aimed at slowing down the disease’s progression. We have written a summary of the 4-year study and you can read it at readableresearch.com/other/ofatumum…

As part of our aim to widen understanding of research, we're extending the topics we cover thanks to our work with @SheffieldBRC. This new lay summary is on a study into how HIV exhausts the ability of natural killer cells to fight infections. Read at readableresearch.com/infection-immu…

We’ve published a summary of new research which saw scientists examine how different brain cells respond to Stroke. The aim was to investigate communication between cells and use that to suggest more targeted therapeutic approaches. Read our summary at readableresearch.com/stroke/respons…

There’s an important new study indicating a blood test could speed up the detection of ALS/MND, unlocking the possibility of faster and more accurate diagnoses. Read our lay summary of the research, and see why that's so important, at readableresearch.com/mnd/mnd-detect… @neuroshef

Our latest lay summary is about finding your feet & tracking the natural gait of those living with mobility-affecting disorders. It matters because determining the risk of falls in the home, not in a hospital, is vital to ensuring a high quality of life. readableresearch.com/parkinsons/fin…

A UK clinical trial has indicated that psychological therapy can improve the quality of life for people living with MND. It’s hoped this can help make the case for more support to be provided following a diagnosis Read our lay summary of the research at readableresearch.com/mnd/psychologi…