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A cup of coffee is shown with the froth in the shape of a brain.

·August 1, 2012·2 min read

Caffeine May Ease Parkinson’s Symptoms

Caffeine, which is widely consumed around the world in coffee, tea and soft drinks, may help control movement in people suffering from Parkinson's.

Electrophysiology Featured Genetics Neurology

·July 18, 2012·2 min read

Protein Build-Up Leads to Neurons Misfiring

Using a two-photon microscope capable of peering deep within living tissue, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have found new evidence that alpha-synuclein protein build-up inside neurons causes them to not only become leaky, but also to misfire due to calcium fluxes.

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·June 27, 2012·4 min read

Finding Brings Scientists One Step Closer to Parkinson’s Drug

Long-term aim is to develop new treatments to block the spread of damaged proteins in the brain. Van Andel Institute...

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·June 20, 2012·3 min read

Proposed Drug May Reverse Huntington’s Disease Symptoms

Single treatment produces long-term improvement in animal models. With a single drug treatment, researchers at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer...

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·May 24, 2012·3 min read

Microglia Eliminate Unnecessary Synapses During Brain Development

Immune cells “sculpt” circuits in the brain by eating away excess connections Findings offer a fresh look at developmental and...

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·May 23, 2012·3 min read

Antioxidant Urate Could Protect Against Parkinson’s Disease

Study supports urate protection against Parkinson’s disease, hints at novel mechanism In vitro study indicates urate protection extends beyond antioxidant...