Parkinson's disease Research Articles

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Using math to help treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other diseases

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2019

Using control theory and the physics of protein aggregation, researchers created theoretical predictions on how and when to use drug interventions for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Estrogen improves Parkinson’s disease symptoms

Neuroscience NewsAugust 12, 2019

Selective estrogen treatments appear to reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease in male mice. The study sheds light on sex-based differences associated with the disease and may provide new therapeutic avenues for treatment.... Read More...

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The new field of sonogenetics uses sound waves to control the behavior of brain cells

Neuroscience NewsAugust 11, 2019

A new technology known as sonogenetics can control neural activity by using sound frequencies. The technology could be used to non-invasively treat a range of neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease and epilepsy.... Read More...

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Low vitamin D levels linked to non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Neuroscience NewsAugust 7, 2019

Vitamin D supplementation may help reduce some of the non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Discovery could lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s, other brain diseases

Neuroscience NewsJuly 29, 2019

New model could inform the development of new treatments for Lewy body diseases by targeting alpha-synuclein DNA repair mechanisms.... Read More...

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Stimulation of the ear can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms

Neuroscience NewsJuly 24, 2019

A headset that stimulates the ear canal improves both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The effects of the stimulation appear to have a lasting effect following treatment.... Read More...

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Taking out the Protein Garbage Becomes More Difficult as Neurons Age

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2019

In aging mice, the number of autophagosomes is significantly decreased, and pronounced defects in the structure of autophagosomes increased. Turning on the WIPI2B protein restores autophagosome formation in aged neurons.... Read More...

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Bacterial intestinal infections may trigger Parkinson’s disease

Neuroscience NewsJuly 17, 2019

Mice infected with bacteria that cause mild intestinal infections exhibited Parkinson's like symptoms later in life. The findings provide a pathophysiological model in which intestinal infections may act as a trigger for Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsJuly 16, 2019

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) appears to positively affect the dopaminergic system, helping to improve symptoms in those with Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Sorting protein in neurons defends against neurodegenerative disease

Neuroscience NewsJuly 9, 2019

VPS35 is a novel critical component of tau metabolism and the pathology of neurodegenerative diseases. ... Read More...

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

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2019

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

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Sense of smell, pollution and neurological disease connection explored

Neuroscience NewsJuly 1, 2019

Damaged olfactory neurons as a result of air pollution may contribute to altered cerebrospinal fluid flow and turnover, acting as a potential mechanism for the development of neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Parkinson’s disease

Using math to help treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other diseases

Estrogen improves Parkinson’s disease symptoms

The new field of sonogenetics uses sound waves to control the behavior of brain cells

Low vitamin D levels linked to non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Discovery could lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s, other brain diseases

Stimulation of the ear can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms

Taking out the Protein Garbage Becomes More Difficult as Neurons Age

Bacterial intestinal infections may trigger Parkinson’s disease

Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve Parkinson’s

Sorting protein in neurons defends against neurodegenerative disease

Sense of smell, pollution and neurological disease connection explored