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Researchers Explore Link Between Metal Exposure and Parkinson’s Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsMarch 13, 2019

Chronic exposure to manganese, as experienced by some working as industrial welders, has been linked to the onset of Parkinson's like symptoms. Researchers report manganese exposure can cause misfolded alpha-synuclein, a hallmark of Parkinson's disease. ... Read More...

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The Gut’s Link to Parkinson’s: Hype or Hope?

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 7, 2019

Researchers review the evidence that Parkinson's disease may, at least for some patients, begin in the gut. ... Read More...

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Defective Glial Cells Can Push Neurons Toward Parkinson’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

A new study reveals a defective version of astrocytes may be linked to the build up of alpha synuclein and could spur Parkinson's disease. The findings show the important role glial cells play in Parkinson's and offers insights into new targets for therapies to fight the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...

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Two Compounds in Coffee May Team Up to Fight Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsDecember 10, 2018

A new study reports caffeine plus another compound found in the waxy coating of coffee beans may help protect the brain against Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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A Toxin That Travels From Stomach to Brain May Trigger Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

A new study reports the combination of a toxic herbicide and lectins may trigger Parkinsonism after the toxins travel from the stomach to the brain.... Read More...

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Antibiotic Could Protect Against Neurodegenerative Diseases During Aging

Neuroscience NewsNovember 28, 2018

A new study reveals minocycline, a popular antibiotic, can help extend lifespan and improve protein balance in aging worms. Researchers say the protective mechanism of the medication could be exploited to help prevent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's in humans.... Read More...

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Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risks

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

According to researchers, drinking coffee could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study reports dark roasted coffee appears to have better neuroprotective qualities than light roasts.... Read More...

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Appendix Removal May Lower Parkinson’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsOctober 31, 2018

Researchers report those who have had appendectomies have a reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease. A new study reveals the appendix acts as a reservoir for proteins associated with the neurodegenerative disease. ... Read More...

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Traffic Jams in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2018

A new study reports disrupted transportation routes in nerve cells are a significant cause of Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Study Raises Doubts on a Previous Theory of Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2018

A new study questions previous assumption about how Parkinson's disease develops and progresses. ... Read More...

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Molecular Mechanisms of Parkinson’s Disease Unraveled

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

In Parkinson's disease, alpha synuclein clumps move to and damage mitochondrial proteins, making them less efficient and causing the mitochondrial to burst, leaking out chemicals that tell the cells to die, researchers say.... Read More...

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Eating More Fish Could Prevent Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsApril 23, 2018

Increasing fish consumption could help to lower the risk of developing Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report. The study reveals the protein parvalbumin can help to prevent the formation of alpha synuclein.... Read More...

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alpha-synuclein

Researchers Explore Link Between Metal Exposure and Parkinson’s Symptoms

The Gut’s Link to Parkinson’s: Hype or Hope?

Defective Glial Cells Can Push Neurons Toward Parkinson’s Disease

Two Compounds in Coffee May Team Up to Fight Parkinson’s

A Toxin That Travels From Stomach to Brain May Trigger Parkinson’s

Antibiotic Could Protect Against Neurodegenerative Diseases During Aging

Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risks

Appendix Removal May Lower Parkinson’s Risk

Traffic Jams in the Brain

Study Raises Doubts on a Previous Theory of Parkinson’s

Molecular Mechanisms of Parkinson’s Disease Unraveled

Eating More Fish Could Prevent Parkinson’s