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Parkinson’s disease

·March 16, 2026·7 min read

Turning Plastic Bottles into Parkinson’s Medication

Researchers have successfully turned discarded plastic bottles into L-DOPA, proving that plastic waste is a valuable resource for human health.

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Featured Neuroethics Neuroscience

·March 15, 2026·9 min read

Spiritual Distress Is a Clinical Reality in Brain Disease

New research highlights why addressing spiritual and existential concerns is vital for patients facing the identity-stripping effects of neurological disease.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 6, 2026·8 min read

Tubulin May Prevent Against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Scientists discover that tubulin prevents brain disease by steering "troublemaker" proteins back to their healthy, productive roles.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 4, 2026·8 min read

Parkinson’s Protein Turbocharges Alzheimer’s in Women

A Parkinson's-related protein has been found to accelerate Alzheimer’s in women by 20 times, explaining a major disparity in dementia risk.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·March 4, 2026·9 min read

Bio-Boosting the Brain: Mitochondrial Transplant Restores Cellular Power

New research reveals how "mitochondrial transplantation" can refuel dying cells, offering a radical new treatment for neurodegeneration and aging.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 3, 2026·7 min read

Why the Brain and Breath Part Ways During Heavy Slumber

New research reveals that during the deepest non-REM sleep, the brain’s neural rhythms become independent of breathing, a discovery that could unlock new treatments for Parkinson’s.

Autism Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 3, 2026·8 min read

Autism and Parkinson’s Share a Hidden Neural Defect

New research reveals that young adults with autism show brain scan abnormalities typically found in Parkinson’s patients, offering a new path for early prevention.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 2, 2026·5 min read

Home Drinking Water May Impact Parkinson’s Risk

New research reveals that drinking water from modern, shallow groundwater systems is associated with a significantly higher risk of Parkinson’s disease.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 25, 2026·6 min read

Smoking Linked to Lower Parkinson’s Risk but Higher Mortality

A neurological trade-off. New research finds currently smoking is linked to lower Parkinson's risk, but quitting remains the only way to lower your overall risk of death.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·February 16, 2026·9 min read

Two Genetic “Hits” Required to Trigger Parkinson’s Neurodegeneration

Researchers find that a mutation in GBA1 must be paired with an ATP13A2 mutation to drive the neurodegeneration seen in Parkinson’s disease.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 13, 2026·9 min read

Parkinson’s Triggers a Hidden Metabolic Shift

Think Parkinson's weight loss is just about nutrition? New research shows it’s actually a sign of an internal energy engine failure. By switching to a fat-burning "emergency engine," the body tries to compensate for a brain in crisis, making thinness a vital biological warning sign.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·December 17, 2025·5 min read

Dopamine Acts as a Movement Support System, Not a Speed Controller

Dopamine may not control the force or speed of movements as long believed. Instead, it appears to function as a foundational chemical that enables movement in the first place.

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Parkinson’s disease

Turning Plastic Bottles into Parkinson’s Medication

Spiritual Distress Is a Clinical Reality in Brain Disease

Tubulin May Prevent Against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s Protein Turbocharges Alzheimer’s in Women

Bio-Boosting the Brain: Mitochondrial Transplant Restores Cellular Power

Why the Brain and Breath Part Ways During Heavy Slumber

Autism and Parkinson’s Share a Hidden Neural Defect

Home Drinking Water May Impact Parkinson’s Risk

Smoking Linked to Lower Parkinson’s Risk but Higher Mortality

Two Genetic “Hits” Required to Trigger Parkinson’s Neurodegeneration

Parkinson’s Triggers a Hidden Metabolic Shift

Dopamine Acts as a Movement Support System, Not a Speed Controller

Cocktail Party Problem Decoded: Sound Location Is Key to Hearing in a Crowd

Sound of Fear: A Direct Brain Shortcut for “Scary” Noises

Investigational Brain Implant Restores High-Speed Communication

The Awake “Sleep” Loop: Why Attention Lapses Occur in ADHD

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