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·January 2, 2019·2 min read

Hyperactive Immune System Implicated in Aging Brain Disorders

According to a new study, the immune system may play a critical role in damage associated with neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and ALS. The study reports altering Cdk5 results in the death of dopamine neurons and slowed autophagy. Read More

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·May 28, 2019·4 min read

Newly discovered mechanism reveals how Parkinson’s disease can spread between brain cells

Connexins play a critical role in the uptake and transfer of Parkinson's related proteins from one cell to another. The findings may help with the development of new treatments for Parkinson's disease. Read More

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·February 19, 2018·4 min read

Calcium May Play a Role in the Development of Parkinson’s

A new Nature Communications study reveals increased calcium levels in brain cells may play a significant role in the development of Parkinson's disease. Read More

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·April 26, 2017·4 min read

Could Parkinson’s Disease Start in the Gut?

According to researchers, Parkinson's disease may start in the gut and spread to the brain via the vagus nerve. Read More

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·October 5, 2016·6 min read

Monitoring Parkinson’s Symptoms at Home

According to researchers, keyboard monitoring technique could help to detect motor difficulties as Parkinson's patients type. Read More

Genetics

·February 7, 2012·2 min read

Researchers Increase Understanding of Gene’s Potentially Protective Role in Parkinson’s

Treatments for Parkinson’s disease, estimated to affect 1 million Americans, have yet to prove effective in slowing the progression of... Read More

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·July 5, 2017·4 min read

Increased Risk For Melanoma in Parkinson’s Patients

A new study reveals people with Parkinson's disease face a higher risk of developing melanoma skin cancer, and vice versa, than those without the diseases. Parkinson's patients were 4 times more likely to develop skin cancer than those without the movement impairing disease. Additionally, people diagnosed with melanoma were at a fourfold risk of developing Parkinson's. Read More

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·September 16, 2015·3 min read

Choral Singing Could Improve Quality of Life for Stroke Survivors

According to a new study, singing in a choir can improve feelings of social isolation and low mood in stoke survivors. Read More

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·December 20, 2017·4 min read

Neurological Assessments in the Blink of an Eye?

Researchers report a blink reflexometer may help doctors to diagnose neurological problems, from TBI to Parkinson's disease, in patients. Read More

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·March 4, 2015·3 min read

Possible Progress Against Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers report implanted dopamine producing neurons derived from stem cells reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Read More

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·February 6, 2017·4 min read

Jekyll and Hyde Cells: Their Role in Brain Injury and Disease Revealed

A new study sheds further light on the role astrocytes play in neurodegenerative disorders. Read More

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·March 4, 2014·4 min read

New Probes Quantify Folded and Misfolded Protein Levels in Cells

A new probe which allows researchers to quantify folded and misfolded protein levels in a cell could help pave the way for drug treatments for misfolding diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Read More

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