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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 13, 2016·3 min read

Why Nerve Cells Die

According to a new study, the location of protein aggregates strongly influences the survival of neurons.

Featured Neurology

·January 11, 2016·3 min read

Cholesterol Lowering Drug Could Help Treat Parkinsons Disease

A clinical trial is being conducted to assess the effectiveness of a cholesterol lowering drug in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 9, 2016·4 min read

Defending Pathogenic Proteins

A new study reports some prion like protein accumulations could have a positive effect.

Featured Neurology

·January 6, 2016·3 min read

A (Virtual) World Without Parkinson’s

Researchers explore how people with Parkinson's disease make use of online, virtual reality environments.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·January 5, 2016·5 min read

New Insights Into Parkinson’s Traveling Protein

According to a new study, one of the main proteins involved in Parkinson's disease does not behave like a prion.

Featured Neurology

·January 4, 2016·3 min read

Anticholinergic Drugs Do Not Increase Dementia Risk in Parkinson’s

A new study reports Parkinson's patients who take anticholinergic medications show no significant decline in cognitive performance from those who do not take the medications.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 29, 2015·4 min read

Exploring The Link Between Imagery and Performance

Researchers study the link between imagery and how it impacts motor learning and sports performance.

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Featured Neurology

·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.

Image shows the location of the prefrontal cortex in the brain.

Featured Neurology

·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.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 10, 2015·3 min read

Halting Neurodegeneration

Researchers have discovered mechanisms that lead to neurodegeneration.

Featured Neurology

·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.