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·May 13, 2014·2 min read

Human Learning Altered by Electrical Stimulation of Dopamine Neurons

Human reinforcement learning was modified by deep brain stimulation of substantia nigra dopamine containing neurons.

This image shows the anatomy of the substantia nigra.

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·April 29, 2014·5 min read

Tell-Tail MRI Image Diagnosis for Parkinson’s Disease

A new neuroimaging study identifies a 'swallow tail' like appearance in the substantia nigra as an early sign of Parkinson's disease.

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·April 21, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Push New Parkinson’s Treatment Toward Clinical Trials

CLR01 protein prevents aggregation by speeding up configuration. The finding could help develop new treatment options for Parkinson's disease.

The image shows a human head outlined against green neurons.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 12, 2014·4 min read

Online Registry Aims to Drive Brain Disease Research

The Brain Health Registry promises to cut the time and costs of conducting clinical trails for neurological diseases. The online project, led by UCSF, will help researchers to analyze and track the brain functions of thousands of volunteers over time.

This image shows the LRRK2 gene and a neuron.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·April 10, 2014·4 min read

Too Much Protein May Kill Brain Cells as Parkinson’s Progresses

Researchers discover how the most common genetic cause of PD kills neurons. The findings could assist in monitoring the disease progression and provide new treatment options.

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·April 9, 2014·7 min read

Google Glass Puts the Focus on Parkinson’s

Researchers are investigating Google Glass as an aid to help people with PD retain their independence for longer.

This image shows the basal ganglia with specific areas labeled.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 8, 2014·2 min read

What Songbirds Tell Us About How We Learn

According to new research, the basal ganglia plays an important role for vocal learning across different species.

The image shows a patient using the technology.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 3, 2014·2 min read

Bioengineer Studying How the Brain Controls Movement

Researchers use computer technology to help understand how the brain circuitry controls movement.

The image shows the dopamine and iron distribution in the mouse brain.

Featured Neurology

·April 3, 2014·2 min read

Uncovering the Underlying Causes of Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers believe they have found evidence that an imbalance of dopamine and iron in the SNc is the root cause of PD.

This image shows the differences in superior colliculus between Parkinson's patients and those without the disease.

Featured Neurology

·March 29, 2014·4 min read

New Parkinson’s Disease Chemical Messenger Discovered

Researchers identify a new chemical messenger that is critical for protecting the brain against PD.

This is a computer generated model of amyloid beta.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 4, 2014·4 min read

New Probes Quantify Folded and Misfolded Protein Levels in Cells

A new probe which allows researchers to quantify folded and misfolded protein levels in a cell could help pave the way for drug treatments for misfolding diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.

This is an image of a 3d representation of MAOB.

Featured Neurology

·March 3, 2014·4 min read

Fluorogenic Probe Created To Evaluate Potential Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have created a two photon flurogenic probe which could be a useful tool to assess a person's potential risk of developing Parkinson's disease and to track the diseases progression.

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Parkinson’s disease

Human Learning Altered by Electrical Stimulation of Dopamine Neurons

Tell-Tail MRI Image Diagnosis for Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers Push New Parkinson’s Treatment Toward Clinical Trials

Online Registry Aims to Drive Brain Disease Research

Too Much Protein May Kill Brain Cells as Parkinson’s Progresses

Google Glass Puts the Focus on Parkinson’s

What Songbirds Tell Us About How We Learn

Bioengineer Studying How the Brain Controls Movement

Uncovering the Underlying Causes of Parkinson’s Disease

New Parkinson’s Disease Chemical Messenger Discovered

New Probes Quantify Folded and Misfolded Protein Levels in Cells

Fluorogenic Probe Created To Evaluate Potential Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

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