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·January 26, 2016·3 min read

Potential ‘Guardian’ Against Neurodegeneration Identified

According to a new study, a protein called Tet3FL removes methyl groups from specific genes, keeping them active.

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·March 2, 2012·3 min read

Parkinson’s Disease Stopped in Animal Model

Molecular ‘tweezers’ break up toxic aggregations of proteins. Millions of people suffer from Parkinson’s disease, a disorder of the nervous...

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·October 11, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·December 1, 2016·6 min read

Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Gut Microbiome

A new study reports a link between the deterioration of motor skills in Parkinson's disease and alterations in the composition of populations of gut bacteria.

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·April 20, 2020·4 min read

Further evidence autoimmunity plays a role in Parkinson’s disease

T cells that react to alpha-synuclein are most abundant in the early stages of Parkinson's disease but tend to disappear as the disease progresses. Signs of autoimmunity can appear in Parkinson's patients up to ten years before a diagnosis of the neurodegenerative disease. The detection of T cell response could be an early biomarker for Parkinson's, long before the physical symptoms begin to manifest.

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·June 27, 2016·5 min read

Overactive Immune System May Be Responsible for Cell Death in Parkinson’s

Researchers report two genes associated with Parkinson's disease are also key regulators of the immune system.

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·May 25, 2023·4 min read

RIT2 Gene’s Promise in Halting Parkinson’s Disease Progression

Researchers identified a protein that could play a significant role in preventing Parkinson's disease. The protein, linked to the RIT2 gene, is believed to control the accumulation of alpha-synuclein, which destroys neuronal cells and is a known indicator of the disease. Experiments conducted in cell models and on mice showed that increasing the expression of the RIT2 gene helped protect neurons from damage caused by alpha-synuclein.

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·January 4, 2018·4 min read

Brain Stem Changes Identified in Parkinson’s

A new study reveals Parkinson's patients have more copies of mitochondrial DNA in the brain stem, leading to increased cell death within that area.

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·October 20, 2022·3 min read

Weight Change in Early Parkinson’s May Be Tied to Changes in Thinking Skills

People who lost weight soon after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease had a more rapid decline in thinking skills compared to those who maintained their normal weight. Those who gained weight had a slower decline in cognitive skills.

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·June 8, 2016·7 min read

Metabolite of MS Drug May Be Safe and Effective Parkinson’s Treatment

A 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.

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·June 3, 2016·4 min read

Singing Could Improve Speech in Parkinson’s Patients: More Research Needed

Researchers have published evidence that singing can have beneficial effects for people with Parkinson's disease.

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·April 23, 2023·3 min read

Advance in Intelligent Neuroprosthetics May Benefit Those With Motor Diseases

It may be possible to optimize the stimulation parameters of brain implants in animals without human intervention. The study highlights the potential for autonomous optimization of prostheses implanted in the brain. The advance may prove to be beneficial for those with spinal cord injury and diseases that affect movement.

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Parkinson’s disease

Potential ‘Guardian’ Against Neurodegeneration Identified

Parkinson’s Disease Stopped in Animal Model

Researchers Unexpectedly Reprogram Mature Neurons in Mice

Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Gut Microbiome

Further evidence autoimmunity plays a role in Parkinson’s disease

Overactive Immune System May Be Responsible for Cell Death in Parkinson’s

RIT2 Gene’s Promise in Halting Parkinson’s Disease Progression

Brain Stem Changes Identified in Parkinson’s

Weight Change in Early Parkinson’s May Be Tied to Changes in Thinking Skills

Metabolite of MS Drug May Be Safe and Effective Parkinson’s Treatment

Singing Could Improve Speech in Parkinson’s Patients: More Research Needed

Advance in Intelligent Neuroprosthetics May Benefit Those With Motor Diseases

Hitching a Ride: mRNA’s Transport System in Brain Cells Revealed

Shaping Young Minds: Neurodevelopment Interventions for Psychiatric Disorders

Ultra-Processed Foods: AI’s New Contribution to Nutrition Science

Aging Myelin: A New Perspective in Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

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