Researchers have discovered how to block cell death, marking an important first step towards slowing neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

The ground-breaking discovery lays a foundation for care for degenerative conditions, which currently have no cure to stop their progression.

Produced By: Calvin Lee

Featured In Story: Professor Grant Dewson – the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 13 May 2025