FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 13, 2019·4 min readResearchers Explore Link Between Metal Exposure and Parkinson’s SymptomsChronic 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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 7, 2019·4 min readThe Gut’s Link to Parkinson’s: Hype or Hope?Researchers review the evidence that Parkinson's disease may, at least for some patients, begin in the gut.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 10, 2019·4 min readDefective Glial Cells Can Push Neurons Toward Parkinson’s DiseaseA 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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 10, 2018·4 min readTwo Compounds in Coffee May Team Up to Fight Parkinson’sA 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 4, 2018·5 min readA Toxin That Travels From Stomach to Brain May Trigger Parkinson’sA 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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 28, 2018·4 min readAntibiotic Could Protect Against Neurodegenerative Diseases During AgingA 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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2018·4 min readDrinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s RisksAccording 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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 31, 2018·5 min readAppendix Removal May Lower Parkinson’s RiskResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 26, 2018·4 min readTraffic Jams in the BrainA new study reports disrupted transportation routes in nerve cells are a significant cause of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 6, 2018·3 min readStudy Raises Doubts on a Previous Theory of Parkinson’sA new study questions previous assumption about how Parkinson's disease develops and progresses.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 12, 2018·3 min readMolecular Mechanisms of Parkinson’s Disease UnraveledIn 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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 23, 2018·5 min readEating More Fish Could Prevent Parkinson’sIncreasing 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
