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Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·March 4, 2026·9 min read

Bio-Boosting the Brain: Mitochondrial Transplant Restores Cellular Power

New research reveals how "mitochondrial transplantation" can refuel dying cells, offering a radical new treatment for neurodegeneration and aging.

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·March 3, 2026·7 min read

Why the Brain and Breath Part Ways During Heavy Slumber

New 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.

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·March 3, 2026·8 min read

Autism and Parkinson’s Share a Hidden Neural Defect

New research reveals that young adults with autism show brain scan abnormalities typically found in Parkinson’s patients, offering a new path for early prevention.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 2, 2026·5 min read

Home Drinking Water May Impact Parkinson’s Risk

New research reveals that drinking water from modern, shallow groundwater systems is associated with a significantly higher risk of Parkinson’s disease.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 25, 2026·6 min read

Smoking Linked to Lower Parkinson’s Risk but Higher Mortality

A 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.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·February 16, 2026·9 min read

Two Genetic “Hits” Required to Trigger Parkinson’s Neurodegeneration

Researchers find that a mutation in GBA1 must be paired with an ATP13A2 mutation to drive the neurodegeneration seen in Parkinson’s disease.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 13, 2026·9 min read

Parkinson’s Triggers a Hidden Metabolic Shift

Think Parkinson's weight loss is just about nutrition? New research shows it’s actually a sign of an internal energy engine failure. By switching to a fat-burning "emergency engine," the body tries to compensate for a brain in crisis, making thinness a vital biological warning sign.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·December 17, 2025·5 min read

Dopamine Acts as a Movement Support System, Not a Speed Controller

Dopamine may not control the force or speed of movements as long believed. Instead, it appears to function as a foundational chemical that enables movement in the first place.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·December 5, 2025·6 min read

Microplastics Accelerate Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Damage

A new review highlights five major ways microplastics can harm the brain, raising concerns that they may worsen neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. These tiny particles can trigger inflammation, disrupt the blood–brain barrier, generate oxidative stress, impair mitochondria, and damage neurons.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 25, 2025·7 min read

Untreated Sleep Apnea Doubles Parkinson’s Risk

A large analysis of more than 11 million medical records found that people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea face a substantially higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease over time. Even after accounting for factors like age, obesity, and cardiovascular conditions, those who did not use CPAP were nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s as those who treated their apnea.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·November 4, 2025·6 min read

BrainSTEM Atlas Maps Every Cell of the Developing Human Brain

Scientists have built one of the most comprehensive single-cell maps of the developing human brain. The new BrainSTEM framework analyzed nearly 680,000 fetal brain cells to chart their growth and interactions, offering a detailed reference for studying neuron development.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·October 9, 2025·7 min read

Gene Behind Child Brain Disorder Also Tied to Parkinson’s Disease

Scientists have discovered that mutations in the EPG5 gene—known for causing the rare childhood disorder Vici syndrome—also increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease and dementia later in life. The gene plays a crucial role in autophagy, the process by which cells clear out damaged material.