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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·February 3, 2021·4 min read

Neurons Responsible for Rapidly Stopping Behaviors and Actions Revealed

A set of neurons in the subthalamic nucleus have been implicated in canceling planned behaviors or actions.

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·February 2, 2021·5 min read

Bile Acids May Play Previously Unknown Role in Parkinson’s

Researchers found significant differences in samples from the appendix of people with Parkinson's disease, specifically in microbial composition correlating with higher levels of toxic bile acids.

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·February 1, 2021·5 min read

Prostate Drug Associated With Lower Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

Terazosin, a medication prescribed to treat enlarged prostate, was associated with a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 29, 2021·6 min read

Our Gut-Brain Connection

A new "organ on a chip" system helps researchers uncover how bacteria in the human digestive tract can impact neurological diseases.

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·January 21, 2021·3 min read

Gut Fungi Are Not Associated With Parkinson’s Disease

While gut microbes may be associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, gut fungi are not, a new study reports. The study refutes the speculation gut anti-fungal treatments are helpful for Parkinson's patients.

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·January 19, 2021·4 min read

Eye Tests Predict Parkinson’s-Linked Cognitive Decline 18 Months Ahead

A simple vision test can predict whether a person with Parkinson's disease will develop cognitive decline or dementia within 18 months.

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·January 15, 2021·4 min read

Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease in Patients With Schizophrenia

People diagnosed with schizophrenia have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease later in life, researchers report. The reason could be due to alterations in the brain's dopamine system cause as a result of dopamine receptor antagonists or neurophysiological changes associated with schizophrenia itself.

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·January 14, 2021·4 min read

MIND and Mediterranean Diets Associated With Later Onset of Parkinson’s Disease

Close adherence to the MIND and Mediterranean diets delayed the onset of Parkinson's disease by up to 17.4 years in women, and 8.4 years in men.

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·January 9, 2021·5 min read

Focused Ultrasound Shows Promise for Parkinson’s Disease

Non-invasive focused ultrasound appears to be beneficial in the treatment of Parkinson's disease for patients whose symptoms are poorly controlled by traditional medications.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·January 5, 2021·4 min read

Artificial Enzyme May Be First Step Toward Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have created an artificial enzyme that stops alpha-synuclein from spreading. The findings could have positive implications for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

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·January 4, 2021·3 min read

Scientists Seek Insight Into Parkinson’s, Addiction by Tracking Gene Expression in the Brain

New studies are set to explore how gene expression alters the brain's response to drug abuse, and to screen for genes that could help brain cells withstand Parkinson's disease.