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FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles
·October 1, 2020·4 min read

Even in People With Parkinson’s Gene, Coffee May Be Protective

For carriers of the Parkinson's related LRRK2 gene, coffee consumption can help lower the risk of developing symptoms of the disease. Read More
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·May 3, 2019·4 min read

New method developed to target cause of Parkinson’s

Clioquinol, an anti-parasitic medication, overcomes the effect of mutations in the LRRK2 gene associated with Parkinson's disease by restoring the acidity of lysosomes and clearing out protein aggregates. Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience
·April 4, 2019·3 min read

Vitamin B12 identified as the inhibitor of a key enzyme in hereditary Parkinson’s disease

Vitamin B12 significantly prevents the neurotoxicity of LRRK2 genetic variants associated with hereditary Parkinson's disease. The findings may help with the development of new therapies to combat the neurodegenerative disease. Read More
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·January 10, 2019·4 min read

Defective Glial Cells Can Push Neurons Toward Parkinson’s Disease

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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FeaturedNeurology
·May 24, 2018·3 min read

Early Synaptic Dysfunction Found in Parkinson’s Disease

Mutations in LRRK2 leads to dysfunctional auxilin and impaired synaptic vesicle endocytosis in Parkinson's patients, researchers report. Read More
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·May 22, 2018·4 min read

Link Between Tuberculosis and Parkinson’s Disease Discovered

Studying what the LRRK2 gene does in macrophages infected with the bacterium that causes tuberculosis, researchers believe they may have identified a cause of Parkinson's disease. Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeurology
·March 21, 2018·4 min read

Parkinson’s Gene Initiates Disease Outside of the Brain

A new study reveals the LRRK2 genetic mutation may alter cells circulating outside of the brain. Researchers report the mutation may alter how immune cells react to common illnesses, causing an inflammatory reaction in the brain that can lead to the development of Parkinson's disease. Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeurology
·October 26, 2017·4 min read

Parkinson’s Gene Needed For Dopamine Neuron Health

A new study reveals LRRK is essential for the survival of dopamine neurons in the brain. The finding may prompt new treatments for Parkinson's disease. Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeurology
·December 26, 2016·4 min read

Single Protein May Hold Secret to Treating Parkinson’s

Activating Nrf2 helps with the removal of LRRK2 and alpha synuclein, researchers report. Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeurology
·October 9, 2016·4 min read

Researchers Uncover a New Disruption at the Root of Parkinson’s

Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that causes Parkinson's can prevent synapses from coping with the stress of intense brain activity. Read More
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FeaturedNeurology
·July 19, 2016·6 min read

Discovery May Lead to a Treatment to Slow Parkinson’s

Researchers have discovered an interaction in neurons that contributes to Parkinson's disease. Read More
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FeaturedNeurology
·July 5, 2016·6 min read

Parkinson’s Biomarker Found in Patient Urine Samples

Researchers have discovered a new type of biomarker for Parkinson's in stored urine and cerebral spinal fluid samples of people with the disease. Read More
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