A Toxin That Travels From Stomach to Brain May Trigger Parkinson’s
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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Fly Protein Has Protective Effect on Dopaminergic Neurons
Researchers report the Scarlet protein has a neuroprotective effect on dopaminergic neurons in fruit flies.... Read More...
ADHD May Increase Parkinson’s Risk
A new study reports those with ADHD are at an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study reveals people with ADHD are twice as likely to develop early onset Parkinson's between the ages of 21-66. Additionally, those who are prescribed stimulant medications to help reduce ADHD symptoms, including Ritalin and Adderal, are at a 6-8 times increased risk of developing Parkinson's.... Read More...
Individuality is Influenced by Relations: Mouse Study
Researchers reveal social activity and the activity of dopaminergic neurons contribute to individuality in mice.... Read More...
What Keeps the Brain Awake?
A new study reveals a specific pathway in the brains of fruit flies that prevents them from falling asleep during the day.... Read More...
Predicting Cell Conversion Factors
Researchers have created a new computational method that can accurately predict how one subpopulation of cells can be converted to another.... Read More...
Brain Stem Changes Identified in Parkinson’s
A new study reveals Parkinson's patients have more copies of mitochondrial DNA in the brain stem, leading to increased cell death within that area.... Read More...
Electron Microscopy Uncovers Unexpected Connections in Fruit Fly Brain
Microscopy technology allows researchers to discover new connections in brain areas associated with memory and learning in fruit flies.... Read More...
Cells in Fly Brains Responsible For Regulating Protein Levels Identified
Researchers may be able to affect what fruit flies eat by controlling neurons that regulate protein hunger.... Read More...
New Technique Studies Neuromodulation in Real Time
Researchers have developed a new, light sensitive technique that allows for visualization of neuromodulation in unprecedented detail.... Read More...
Sensory Stimuli Control Dopamine in the Brain
A group of neurons in the forebrain release dopamine when activated by visual or tactile stimuli, a new study reports.... Read More...
Music in the Brain: Imaging Genetic Study Links Dopamine Genes to Music
The effect music has on people may be genetically determined by dopamine functionality, a new study reports.... Read More...