Parkinson’s disease

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·August 23, 2020·4 min read

Unique Protein Structures Could Hold the Key to Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have discovered a series of misfolded alpha-synuclein protein structures never previously observed. The alpha-synuclein fibers were larger than previously reported and adopted a striking variety of shapes. The work lays the foundation for a detailed analysis of misfolded alpha-synuclein structures and could provide a better understanding of the neurobiology of Parkinson's disease.

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·December 26, 2016·4 min read

Single Protein May Hold Secret to Treating Parkinson’s

Activating Nrf2 helps with the removal of LRRK2 and alpha synuclein, researchers report.

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·May 22, 2017·3 min read

Common Protein Abnormality Pinpointed in Parkinson’s and ALS

Study implicates abnormalities in SOD1 with Parkinson's disease and ALS.

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·June 24, 2019·6 min read

Commonly prescribed drugs could increase the risk of dementia

Anticholinergic drugs, commonly prescribed to treat a range of disorders, from Parkinson's disease to bladder conditions, may increase dementia risks. The increased risk was linked to anticholinergic antidepressants, antipsychotics, bladder control, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease medications. There were no increased risks associated with other types of anticholinergics, such as gastrointestinal drugs or antihistamines.

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·October 10, 2014·1 min read

Similar But Different: New Discovery for Neurodegenerative Disease

Researchers report people with PSP experience more severe and extensive cognitive impairments than those with Parkinson's disease.

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·October 14, 2019·2 min read

Is bipolar disorder associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease?

Study reveals patients with bipolar disorder have a significantly increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease compared with the general population.