Researchers report they have found little convincing evidence to support the claim vitamin D is a neuroprotective agent.
Researchers have developed a neurofeedback system which allows Parkinson's patients to voluntarily control beta wave activity in the subthalamic nucleus.
Researchers propose future gut microbiome studies related to Parkinson's disease should address questions relevant to patient care.
Impaired motor function, such as that experienced by Parkinson's patients, appears to influence the perception of art, researchers report.
According to new research, the basal ganglia plays an important role for vocal learning across different species.
Exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonate and perfluorooctanoic acid, so-called "forever chemicals," results in a decline of both dopamine levels and dopamine neurons in roundworms.
Researchers say 1 in 10 older adults have participated in genetic testing, but far more have an interest in getting their DNA analyzed. However, two thirds of those polled say genetic testing could lead them to worry more about their future health.
Lewy body disorders, including Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, comprise of two distinct subtypes. One subtype originates in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) of the gut and spreads to the brain. The other originates in the brain, or enters the brain via the olfactory system, before spreading to the brainstem and PNS.
A new paper looks at why some of us are extreme thrill seekers, and others don't even enjoy a gentle roller coaster ride.
Researchers investigate the biological aspects of yawning and consider why yawning is so contagious.
A new study reports Parkinson's related dyskinesia occurs when striatonigral neurons become less responsive to GABA.
According to a new study, the location of protein aggregates strongly influences the survival of neurons.
