Altered Gut Microbiome Could Indicate Parkinson’s Disease
Even during early stages of the disease, gut bacteria in those with Parkinson's differs significantly from those without the disease, a new study reports.... Read More...
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Delving Into Dopamine
Researchers examining how learning processes are affected in some neurodegenerative diseases uncover how neural impulses form memories.... Read More...
How Neurons Talk to Each Other
A new study challenges conventional thinking about how neurons that release dopamine communicate. The findings could have vital implications for dopamine related diseases such as Parkinson's.... Read More...
Artificial Intelligence Helps Monitor Sleep
MIT researchers have developed a new, non invasive method to help monitor sleep patterns. The device uses an advanced AI algorithm to analyze wireless signals around a person and translate the measurements into sleep stages. Researchers plan to use the technology to study how Parkinson's disease affects sleep.... Read More...
Neurons That Control Brain’s Body Clock Identified
Study identifies a direct dopamine neuron link to circadian rhythm.... Read More...
New Insights Into Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Patients
New studies in Journal of Parkinson's disease look at the relationship between Parkinson's and gastrointestinal dysfunction.... Read More...
A New Insight into Parkinson’s Disease Protein
A Nature Neuroscience study reveals the normal role of alpha-synuclein, a protein implicated in Parkinson's disease. Researchers say understanding how the protein normally acts may give insights into how it might fail.... Read More...
Immune System May Mount Attack in Parkinson’s
Researchers report T cells in Parkinson's disease patients respond to alpha synuclein to a greater degree than those without the disease. The Nature study reports four genetic variations are associated with T cell reactivity to alpha synuclein. More than 50% of Parkinson's patients carry at least one of the gene variants.... Read More...
Choir Helps People with Parkinson’s Disease Battle Destructive Effects to Muscles, Brain and Voice
Researchers at the Northern Arizona University are helping alleviate symptoms of Parkinson's and quash social isolation in sufferers by establishing a choir.... Read More...
Drinking Coffee Could Lead to a Longer Life
Researchers report people who drink at least one cup of coffee a day are at a 12% reduced risk of dying from cancer, stroke and heart disease as those who did not partake in a daily cup of Joe. Lower mortality rates were present regardless of whether people drank fully caffeinated coffee or decaf, suggesting the association with longevity is not tied to caffeine.... Read More...
Visual System Changes That May Signal Parkinson’s Disease
A new study published in Radiology reports people with Parkinson's disease show significant abnormalities within the visual system. Neuroimaging helped researchers identify alterations of optic radiation, optic chiasm volume reduction and a decrease in white matter concentration in Parkinson's patients.... Read More...
Increased Risk For Melanoma in Parkinson’s Patients
A new study reveals people with Parkinson's disease face a higher risk of developing melanoma skin cancer, and vice versa, than those without the diseases. Parkinson's patients were 4 times more likely to develop skin cancer than those without the movement impairing disease. Additionally, people diagnosed with melanoma were at a fourfold risk of developing Parkinson's.... Read More...