Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Researchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...
Parkinson’s disease
Researchers Unexpectedly Reprogram Mature Neurons in Mice
Researchers have made a surprise discovery that could help provide treatment options for a range of conditions from Parkinson's disease to depression. Researching how to transform supportive brain cells into neurons, the scientists unexpectedly transformed mature inhibitory striatal neurons into dopamine producing neurons.... Read More...
Connection Between Cognitive Function and Diet
A new study reports the Ketogenic diet can help to improve cognition. The study reports the Ketogenic diet can help improve balance in the gut microbiome, lower blood glucose levels and increase the processes that help to clear amyloid beta from the brain.... Read More...
Fly Protein Has Protective Effect on Dopaminergic Neurons
Researchers report the Scarlet protein has a neuroprotective effect on dopaminergic neurons in fruit flies.... Read More...
What’s in Your DNA?
Researchers say 1 in 10 older adults have participated in genetic testing, but far more have an interest in getting their DNA analyzed. However, two thirds of those polled say genetic testing could lead them to worry more about their future health.... Read More...
New Sensor Tracks Dopamine in the Brain for More Than a Year
MIT researchers have developed a new sensor that is able to track and monitor dopamine in the brain for up to a year. The sensor could be a useful tool in monitoring dopamine levels in those with Parkinson's disease, depression and other conditions linked to dopamine deficiencies.... Read More...
ADHD May Increase Parkinson’s Risk
A new study reports those with ADHD are at an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study reveals people with ADHD are twice as likely to develop early onset Parkinson's between the ages of 21-66. Additionally, those who are prescribed stimulant medications to help reduce ADHD symptoms, including Ritalin and Adderal, are at a 6-8 times increased risk of developing Parkinson's.... Read More...
Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson’s Patients
Researchers report the adverse cognitive effects associated with DBS in Parkinson's patients are linked to a different neural pathway than the one responsible for the motor effects generated by the treatment.... Read More...
Novel Brain Network Linked to Chronic Pain in Parkinson’s
Researchers have identified a novel, pain sensing network that links the subthalamic nucleus to a pain processing network in mouse models of Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
The Molecular Link Between Aging and Neurodegeneration
A new study provides new clues for the links between aging and neurodegenerative diseases. ... Read More...
How Cues Drive Our Behavior
Researchers shed light on the role dopamine neurons play in assigning values to transient environmental cues that drive behaviors. ... Read More...
Traffic Jams in the Brain
A new study reports disrupted transportation routes in nerve cells are a significant cause of Parkinson's disease.... Read More...