FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·November 29, 2021·5 min readWhy Some People Experience Early Onset Neurodegenerative DiseasesA new study sheds light on the genetic causes of a range of neurodegenerative disorders, including ALS, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease, and determines factors that impact the age of onset as well as disease severity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 9, 2021·4 min readAre Some Brains Wired for Dance?Numerous studies have found dancing can help promote improved mental health and overall wellbeing, regardless of a person's age. Researchers explore why some people are "born to dance".Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 8, 2021·4 min readIncreased Fats and Protein Could Provide Diagnosis in Lewy Body DementiaIncreased ceramide levels in the brain may be a unique feature of all types of Lewy body dementias, including LBD associated with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 30, 2021·5 min readA Rhythmic Approach to Music Therapy for Parkinson’s PatientsMusical therapy can help to improve fine motor skills in patients with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 26, 2021·3 min readDoes Parkinson’s Start in the Nose?A majority of Parkinson's patients report a diminished sense of smell, which starts to occur a number of years before the onset of other symptoms. Researchers are exploring whether scent-processing neurons which connect the nose to the brain may play a role in the development of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 25, 2021·4 min readDeterioration of Brain Cells in Parkinson’s Disease Is Slowed by Blocking the Bach1 ProteinBach1, a protein that blocks the expression of genes associated with neuroprotection, has been implicated in Parkison's disease. Researchers say blocking Bach1 slows the deterioration of brain cells in preclinical models of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 19, 2021·4 min readViral Infections Could Promote NeurodegenerationSome viral infections could increase intercellular spreading of protein aggregates associated with neurodegenerative disorders, increasing the risk for developing Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 13, 2021·3 min readIn Neurodegenerative Diseases, Brain Immune Cells Have a Ravenous Appetite for SugarIn the early stages of neurodegenerative diseases, microglia consume glucose to a greater extent than previously believed. The findings may serve as a new biomarker for a range of neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 7, 2021·4 min readMore Precise Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Parkinson’s PatientsA new, improved DBS technique that targets specific subpopulations of neurons in the globus pallidus with short bursts of stimulation shows promising results as a treatment for Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·September 25, 2021·5 min readPipeline of Cell and Gene Therapies Holds Promise for Repairing the Parkinson’s-Damaged BrainsResearchers highlight some of the current strategies being pursued to help restore lost function and regenerate brain areas affected by Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 24, 2021·3 min readSonic Hedgehog Protein Pathway Stimulation Could Help Parkinson’s PatientsDrugs that increase signaling of Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) can help suppress the involuntary movements associated with dopamine replacement therapy for those with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 22, 2021·3 min readNasal Drugs Show Promise for Slowing Parkinson’s Disease ProgressionTwo new intranasal drugs slow inflammation and stop the spread of alpha-synuclein in mouse models of Parkinson's disease. The drug also improved gait and balance in the animals. If the results are able to be replicated in humans, researchers say the drugs could be hailed as a "remarkable advance" in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.Read More
