FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·June 21, 2019·4 min readA new drug target for chemically induced Parkinson’s diseaseMitochondrial CYP2D6 may be a powerful target for the treatment of Parkinson's disease induced by MPTP.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 31, 2017·4 min readSeasonal Flu Infection May Increase Parkinson’s RiskA new study reports mice infected with a flu virus had an increased risk of developing Parkinson's symptoms. Importantly, mice vaccinated against the flu were less sensitive to MPTP and less likely to develop Parkinson's like symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 8, 2016·7 min readMetabolite of MS Drug May Be Safe and Effective Parkinson’s TreatmentA drug usually used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis appears to increase the activity of Nrf2, a protein that protects the body from oxidative stress and inflammation associated with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 5, 2016·4 min readParkinson’s Disease Worsened by Altered Circadian RhythmA new study reports chronic lack of sleep and irregular sleep wake patterns may worsen motor and learning deficits bought on by Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 18, 2013·3 min readPenn Vet Study Reveals a Promising New Target for Parkinson’s Disease TherapiesWith a new insight into a model of Parkinson’s disease, researchers have identified a novel target for mitigating some of the disease’s toll on the brain.Read More
