FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 17, 2017·4 min readNovel Genetic Mutation Discovered in Parkinson’s Disease PatientResearchers have identified a novel genetic mutation linked to Parkinson's disease. The researchers note the mutation is not found in the neurologically normal general population may indicate that variants of the ACMSD gene may increase Parkinson's risk.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 28, 2016·5 min readLow Levels of Manganese in Welding Fumes Cause Parkinson’s-Like Neurological ProblemsA new study reports exposure to airborne manganese in welding fumes contribute to Parkinson's like neurological problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 26, 2015·5 min readThree Minute Test Detects Common Form of Dementia Which is Hard to DiagnoseResearchers have developed a new test which they claim can detect Lewy Body disease in as little as three minutes.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 7, 2015·3 min readLack of D1 Receptors Results in Slowed Movement in Parkinson’s PatientsA new study reveals a lack of dopamine transmission via D1 receptors disrupts information flow in the basal ganglia and can cause difficulty in initiating voluntary movements for Parkinson's patients.Read More