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·July 6, 2019·4 min read

To cure brain diseases, neuroscientists must collaborate: That’s why I’m giving my data away

Open sharing of scientific data and standard methods will allow researchers to collaborate on projects and accelerate understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·June 13, 2019·6 min read

Gut Bacteria Interferes with Metabolism of Parkinson’s Drug

Study provides first concrete examples of how the microbiome can interfere with a drug's intended path throughout the body.

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·July 8, 2018·3 min read

Discovering Dopamine’s Role in the Brain

Researchers pay tribute to Arvid Carlsson, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his research into dopamine, and evaluate what his research means to modern neuroscience.

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·January 25, 2018·5 min read

Ultra-Thin Needle Can Deliver Drugs Directly to the Brain

MIT researchers have developed a new ultra-thin needle capable of delivering drugs directly to the brain.

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·January 8, 2018·3 min read

Parkinson’s ‘Jerking’ Side Effects Detected by Algorithm

Researchers have developed a new mathematical algorithm that can detect dyskinesia in Parkinson's patients.

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·May 19, 2017·3 min read

Mechanism Behind Sensory Deficits in Parkinson’s

Researchers hope discovery will pave the way to developing new methods for earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

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·July 27, 2016·5 min read

Neural Circuits Involved in Making Risky Decisions Identified

Researchers have uncovered what goes on in our brains when we are faced with the decision to take a risk or play it safe.

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·May 5, 2016·4 min read

Improving Cell Transplants for Parkinson’s Patients

Researchers used a new technique to discover what happens when Parkinson's patients receive cell transplants.

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·May 3, 2016·3 min read

Transplanted Nerve Cells Survive 25 Years in Parkinson’s Patient

Researchers report transplanted nerve cells can survive for a number of years and restore dopamine production in Parkinson's patients.

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Featured Neurology Pain

·December 21, 2015·4 min read

New Drug Therapy Could End Chronic Pain

Drug combination targets brain circuits in the nucleus accumbens and completely eliminate chronic pain behavior.

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·November 20, 2015·4 min read

Reward Circuits Weakened by Inflammation in Depression

Researchers find high level of inflammation markers in the blood of people with depression. The research indicates persistent inflammation affects brain areas associated with the more stubborn symptoms of depression.