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·May 30, 2017·2 min read

Connecting the Dots Between Dreams and Brain Disease

Researchers report dream dysfunctions and sleep disorders may be warning signs of neurodegenerative diseases up to 15 years before other symptoms appear.

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·May 30, 2017·5 min read

Phagocytes in the Brain: Good or Bad?

Stimulating microglial cells could delay the onset of some neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.

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·May 23, 2017·5 min read

Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s Share Common Crucial Feature

Findings may explain how neurodegenerative diseases spread throughout the brain and disrupt normal functions. Additionally, treatment for one disease could possibly work for the other two also.

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·May 22, 2017·3 min read

Common Protein Abnormality Pinpointed in Parkinson’s and ALS

Study implicates abnormalities in SOD1 with Parkinson's disease and ALS.

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·May 19, 2017·3 min read

Mechanism Behind Sensory Deficits in Parkinson’s

Researchers hope discovery will pave the way to developing new methods for earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

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·May 19, 2017·3 min read

Tau Prevents Synaptic Transmission at Early Stage of Neurodegeneration

Study reveals Tau proteins disrupt synaptic transmission in early stages of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·May 17, 2017·5 min read

Biomarkers That May Predict Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson’s Discovered

Researchers have identified biomarkers that can help predict which patients with Parkinson's disease will suffer from significant cognitive deficits within three years of diagnosis.

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·May 16, 2017·5 min read

Study Offers Answers on Life Expectancy For Those With Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia

A new study reveals information about life expectancy for those with Parkinson's and other synucleinopathies.

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·May 16, 2017·4 min read

Making Brain Implants Smaller Could Prolong Their Lifespan

Researchers say making implantable electrodes smaller can help reduce brain scaring and prolong the lifespan of the technology.

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·May 11, 2017·5 min read

Human Sense of Smell Is Stronger Than We Think

A new study sniffs out the myth that has existed for over 150 years, without scientific proof, and finds the sense of smell in humans is just as good as in other mammals.

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·May 9, 2017·4 min read

Neuronal Targets That Restore Movement in Model of Parkinson’s Disease Discovered

A new optogenetics study has revealed two groups of neurons that can be turned on and off to alleviate movement related symptoms of Parkinson's disease.