FeaturedNeurology·February 1, 2016·3 min readA Better Model for Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers improve both animal and cell models for Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 29, 2016·5 min readThe Connection Between Parkinson’s Disease and Excess IronA new study reports excess iron impairs cellular recycling, resulting in oxidative stress.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 29, 2016·5 min readGraphene Safely Interacts With Neurons in the BrainResearchers report graphene is safe to be used to create electrodes that can be implanted in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 28, 2016·4 min readTreating Parkinson’s Disease By Solving the Mysteries of MovementA new study identifies a brain circuit that controls walking and identifies a new target for treating Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 28, 2016·3 min readAnother Piece of Parkinson’s Disease Pathology Puzzle IdentifiedA new study describes a novel route for therapeutic development and intervention testing for Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 26, 2016·3 min readPotential ‘Guardian’ Against Neurodegeneration IdentifiedAccording to a new study, a protein called Tet3FL removes methyl groups from specific genes, keeping them active.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 26, 2016·3 min readHow Dopamine is Transported Within the BrainA new study reports on how dopamine transports into and out of brain cells. The findings could help in developing more effective treatments for drug addiction and some neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2016·4 min readExposure to Environmental Toxin May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s and Other Neurodegenerative DiseasesChronic exposure to the environmental toxin BMAA may increase the risk for developing neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 19, 2016·3 min readParkinson’s Patients Benefit From Aerobic ExerciseA new study reports aerobic exercise might help to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 14, 2016·3 min readMen With High Levels of Urate in Blood Have Lower Risk for Parkinson’sAccording to a new study, men with high levels of urate in their blood have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 13, 2016·2 min readNovel Factor in Parkinson’s Disease DiscoveredResearchers have identified a cellular defect in patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 13, 2016·5 min readParkinson’s Symptoms Improved With Help of Common Dementia DrugResearchers report a commonly prescribed dementia drug shows promise in preventing falls and improving quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.Read More
