Parkinson's Research News
May 16, 2024
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Apr. 30, 2024 Researchers have found a way to better control the preclinical generation of key neurons depleted in Parkinson's disease, pointing toward a new approach for a disease with no cure and few effective ...
Apr. 19, 2024 Although there are still some aspects pending confirmation for its use in the clinical setting, and its resolution needs to be improved slightly, a study has shown that a method routinely used to ...
Apr. 17, 2024 Researchers have used artificial intelligence techniques to massively accelerate the search for Parkinson's disease treatments. The researchers designed and used an AI-based strategy to identify compounds that block the clumping, or aggregation, of ...
Apr. 16, 2024 A new study offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur in brain cells with Lewy bodies, which are key pathological hallmarks of Parkinson's disease and some dementias. The ...
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Apr. 25, 2024 A new study found certain genetic variants could help explain how long-term pesticide exposure could increase the risk of Parkinson's ...
Apr. 17, 2024 Scientists created four cannabis-derived CBN analogs (chemical look-a-likes) with enhanced neuroprotective properties and potential for therapeutic application in neurological disorders like ...
Apr. 11, 2024 New hypothesis paper builds on a growing scientific consensus that Parkinson's disease route to the brain starts in either the nose or the gut and proposes that environmental toxicants are the likely ...
Mar. 26, 2024 Lewy body disease may be more common in middle-aged people than previously thought, according to a recent study. In the study, almost one in ten of over 50-year-olds were found to have tissue markers ...
Feb. 22, 2024 A new study demonstrated the use of deep brain stimulation (DBS) to map a 'human dysfunctome' -- a collection of dysfunctional brain circuits ...
Feb. 28, 2024 Pesticides and herbicides used in farming have been linked to Parkinson's disease in the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains region of the country, ...
Feb. 12, 2024 Researchers have discovered a network of neurons in the brain of mice that help them make right and left turns. In the future, the discovery may be used in treatment for Parkinson's ...
Feb. 12, 2024 Exploring the post-translational modifications of a key protein in Parkinson's disease, researchers uncover potential pathways for future therapies in neurodegenerative diseases in ...
Feb. 1, 2024 It's an achievement with important implications for scientists studying the brain and working on treatments for a broad range of neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Alzheimer's and ...
Jan. 23, 2024 Scientists argue that Parkinson's disease complexity demands a new way of classifying the disease for research purposes, one based not on clinical diagnosis but biology. The authors have called their ...
Earlier Headlines
Mar. 14, 2024 Researchers uncovered the mechanistic details behind how several proteins interact to help cells recognize and remove damaged mitochondria. Optineurin (OPTN) and its interactions are needed to ...
Jan. 18, 2024 Electrical deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a well-established method for treating disordered movement in Parkinson's disease. However, implanting electrodes in a person's brain is an ...
Jan. 18, 2024 A team of physicians, neuroscientists and engineers demonstrated two new strategies that use deep brain stimulation to improve the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. By simultaneously targeting ...
Jan. 17, 2024 A new study reported that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, can infect dopamine neurons in the brain and trigger senescence -- when a cell loses the ability to grow and divide. The researchers ...
Jan. 9, 2024 Researchers have discovered that a protein called phosphorylated -synuclein, which is associated with several neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, is ...
Jan. 9, 2024 A new discovery takes its inspiration from Greek mythology. The compound is described as a chimera, because it battles a toxic cause of Parkinson's in two ...
Jan. 5, 2024 Researchers have used a soft, wearable robot to help a person living with Parkinson's walk without freezing. The robotic garment, worn around the hips and thighs, gives a gentle push to the hips ...
Jan. 2, 2024 A previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson's disease and offers a new direction for exploring potential treatments, according ...
Dec. 12, 2023 New research could one day lead to therapies that prevent or treat diseases and infections tied to a protein that's found in all human cells. A study describes how the protein ubiquitin is ...
Dec. 5, 2023 A new organoid model of the dopaminergic system sheds lights on its intricate functionality and potential implications for Parkinson's disease. The model replicates the dopaminergic ...
Dec. 5, 2023 The future treatment of Parkinson's Disease has undergone tremendous development in recent years. Now, a breakthrough in research has emerged, delivering the strongest results for both ...
Nov. 21, 2023 A team of researchers found that caffeic-acid based Carbon Quantum Dots (CACQDs), which can be derived from spent coffee grounds, have the potential to protect brain cells from the damage caused by ...
Nov. 17, 2023 Nanoplastics interact with a particular protein that is naturally found in the brain, creating changes linked to Parkinson's disease and some types of ...
Nov. 17, 2023 Researchers have identified a protein key to the development of a type of brain cell believed to play a role in disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases and used the discovery to ...
Nov. 17, 2023 Proteins misfolding and clumping together, a process known as aggregation, is a key feature seen in several neurological conditions, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. These ...
Nov. 6, 2023 Researchers have identified a new neural circuit in the brain which produces a strong sense of discomfort when activated. The discovery also allows them to show for the first time that the ...
Nov. 6, 2023 People who have a higher biological age than their actual chronological age have a significantly increased risk of stroke and dementia, especially vascular ...
Oct. 19, 2023 A team of researchers have mapped almost 6,000 proteins from different cell types within the eye by analyzing tiny drops of eye fluid that are routinely removed during surgery. The researchers used ...
Oct. 2, 2023 A significant breakthrough sheds light on the underlying mechanisms of Parkinson's disease, offering the potential for innovative treatments in the ...
Sep. 29, 2023 Scientists have used cutting-edge imaging techniques to shed light on the progression of Parkinson's disease by studying how the main culprit, the protein alpha-synuclein, disrupts cellular ...
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Thursday, January 18, 2024
- Using Magnetized Neurons to Treat Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
- Engineering a More Elegant Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Parkinson's
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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- A Common Marker of Neurological Diseases May Play Role in Healthy Brains
- Inspired by Greek Mythology, This Potential Drug Shows Promise for Vanquishing Parkinson's RNA in Early Studies
Friday, January 5, 2024
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- Unlocking the Secrets of the Brain's Dopaminergic System
- Revolutionizing the Treatment of Parkinson's Patients
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Friday, November 17, 2023
- Nanoplastics Promote Conditions for Parkinson's Across Various Lab Models
- Alzheimer's and Parkinson's: Scientists Produce Human Norepinephrine Neurons from Stem Cells
- Unravelling the Secrets of Neurodegenerative Diseases, One Protein at a Time
Monday, November 6, 2023
- Location of Strong Sense of Discomfort in Brain Found
- High Biological Age May Increase the Risk of Dementia and Stroke
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Friday, September 29, 2023
Thursday, September 28, 2023
- Parkinson's: Are Our Neurons More Vulnerable at Night?
- Compensation by Healthy Brain Parts Alleviates Parkinson Symptoms
Monday, September 18, 2023
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Thursday, September 7, 2023
- Online AI-Based Test for Parkinson's Disease Severity Shows Promising Results
- A Secret Passage for Mutant Protein to Invade the Brain
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
- Genetic Factor Fends Off Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
- New Blood Test Detects a Key Indicator of Parkinson's Disease
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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- Parkinson's Disease: Essential Role in Neuroinflammation Found for a Subset of Brain Macrophages
- How Psychedelic Drugs Affect a Rat's Brain
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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
- Study Optimizes Patient-Specific Stem Cell-Based Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
- New Therapeutic Target for Parkinson's Disease Discovered
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- Iron Buildup in Brain Linked to Higher Risk for Movement Disorders
- New Molecule May Prevent Age-Related Diseases and Increase Life Expectancy and Wellness, Study Suggests
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Friday, July 15, 2022
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
- New Chemical Biological Tools to Monitor Parkinson's Disease
- Disruptions in Brain Sphingolipid Metabolism Reveal New Insights Into Cause of Gaucher Disease
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Monday, May 16, 2022
- Ultra-Powerful Brain Scanners Offer Hope for Treating Cognitive Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease
- Boost in Nerve-Growth Protein Helps Explain Why Running Supports Brain Health
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
- Researchers Find Link Between Parkinson's Gene and Vocal Issues That Could Lead to Earlier Diagnosis