Researchers claim that recent research can help in finding successful cure of dementia.

Researchers from Nottingham University have artificially reproduced a common form of dementia. Researchers affirm that present study has given better understanding of dementia.

Researchers have genetically produced the first-ever mouse model with the type of brain degeneration seen in Lewy body disease and Parkinson's disease. A large number if people suffer from this condition.

Lead researcher, Prof John Mayer said, "This mouse model is the first platform to understand how the brain cell deterioration takes place. We will use this model to identify targets for new drugs to slow or prevent the disease."

Researchers genetically engineered the animals without a crucial gene, which aids in the "waste disposal" process of all cells. During the study, researchers found that nerve cells began to die without this gene.

Researchers added that further research is needed to reap benefits of the present research.

Dr. Kieran Breen, director of research and development at the Parkinson's Disease Society, added that the formation of Lewy bodies is a key event in the development of nerve cell death associated with Parkinson's disease.

The present research will help in figuring what happens when nerve cells die in Parkinson's and from this to develop therapies that will ultimately provide a cure for the condition.