FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 23, 2026·6 min readBrain Overdrive Linked to Falling RiskAging and Parkinson’s force the brain to use excessive energy for balance, leading to poorer recovery. This neural "overdrive" and muscle stiffening could serve as early warning signs for high-risk fallers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 19, 2026·7 min readDopamine GPS: Visual Guidance Beyond RewardMore than just a reward. New research reveals that dopamine acts as a biological GPS, sending real-time "guidance signals" to the brain to ensure you stay on the right path.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 16, 2026·7 min readTurning Plastic Bottles into Parkinson’s MedicationResearchers have successfully turned discarded plastic bottles into L-DOPA, proving that plastic waste is a valuable resource for human health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeuroscience·March 15, 2026·9 min readSpiritual Distress Is a Clinical Reality in Brain DiseaseNew research highlights why addressing spiritual and existential concerns is vital for patients facing the identity-stripping effects of neurological disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 6, 2026·8 min readTubulin May Prevent Against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’sScientists discover that tubulin prevents brain disease by steering "troublemaker" proteins back to their healthy, productive roles.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 4, 2026·8 min readParkinson’s Protein Turbocharges Alzheimer’s in WomenA Parkinson's-related protein has been found to accelerate Alzheimer’s in women by 20 times, explaining a major disparity in dementia risk.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 4, 2026·9 min readBio-Boosting the Brain: Mitochondrial Transplant Restores Cellular PowerNew research reveals how "mitochondrial transplantation" can refuel dying cells, offering a radical new treatment for neurodegeneration and aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 3, 2026·7 min readWhy the Brain and Breath Part Ways During Heavy SlumberNew research reveals that during the deepest non-REM sleep, the brain’s neural rhythms become independent of breathing, a discovery that could unlock new treatments for Parkinson’s.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 3, 2026·8 min readAutism and Parkinson’s Share a Hidden Neural DefectNew research reveals that young adults with autism show brain scan abnormalities typically found in Parkinson’s patients, offering a new path for early prevention.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 2, 2026·5 min readHome Drinking Water May Impact Parkinson’s RiskNew research reveals that drinking water from modern, shallow groundwater systems is associated with a significantly higher risk of Parkinson’s disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 25, 2026·6 min readSmoking Linked to Lower Parkinson’s Risk but Higher MortalityA neurological trade-off. New research finds currently smoking is linked to lower Parkinson's risk, but quitting remains the only way to lower your overall risk of death.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·February 16, 2026·9 min readTwo Genetic “Hits” Required to Trigger Parkinson’s NeurodegenerationResearchers find that a mutation in GBA1 must be paired with an ATP13A2 mutation to drive the neurodegeneration seen in Parkinson’s disease.Read More
