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·December 28, 2015·3 min read

Link Between Increased Parkinson’s Disease Risk and Hepatitis C Discovered

A new study reports people with hepatitis C may be at increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

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·December 18, 2015·4 min read

Neuroimaging Technology Offers New Approach to Studying Parkinsonian Syndromes

New technology is allowing researchers to better understand the role of the prefrontal cortex in movement and standing.

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·December 10, 2015·3 min read

Halting Neurodegeneration

Researchers have discovered mechanisms that lead to neurodegeneration.

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·December 9, 2015·4 min read

Signs of Parkinson’s Linked to Pesticides Found in Milk in Early 80’s

Researchers have found an association between loss of brain cells in the substantia nigra and exposure to a pesticide found in high levels in milk in the early 1980's.

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·December 7, 2015·5 min read

Designer Dopamine Neurons Within Reach

Researchers have discovered a new method to ramp up the conversion of skin cells to dopamine neurons.

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·December 3, 2015·4 min read

Protecting the Brain Against Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers demonstrate how to help the brain produce more of a protective substance naturally that helps slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.

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·November 30, 2015·4 min read

Could Aspirin Help Prevent Cell Death in Alzheimer’s and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases?

Salicylic acid, a breakdown product of aspirin, appears to bind to an enzyme that plays a major role in a number of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·November 25, 2015·3 min read

Enhancing Detection of Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers find an increase in neural activity to stimulation in flies with genetic mutations associated with early onset Parkinson's disease.

Illustration shows the molecular structure of dopamine on a chalk board.

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·November 24, 2015·3 min read

The Role of Dopamine in Motivation and Learning

A new study suggests dopamine levels signal hoe valuable a current situation is regarding receiving a reward.

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·November 23, 2015·5 min read

Measuring Dopamine in Parkinsons Patient’s Gives Insight Into How We Learn

Researchers measure dopamine release during surgery in Parkinson's patients and identify how rapid dopamine release encodes information critical to learning and decision making.

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·November 16, 2015·3 min read

Moderate Coffee Drinking May Lower Risk of Premature Death

A new study reports people who drink 3-5 cups of coffee a day are less likely to die prematurely from some neurological disorders and other illnesses than those who don't drink coffee.