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·April 14, 2025·4 min read

Shared Protein Link Found Between Parkinson’s and Cancer

A new study reveals that the protein alpha-synuclein, known for its role in Parkinson’s disease, also contributes to the development of melanoma by promoting excessive DNA repair and cell proliferation. While in neurons, excess alpha-synuclein leads to cell death, in melanoma cells it enables uncontrolled growth by recruiting repair proteins to DNA breaks.

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·August 15, 2017·4 min read

Eating Habits Affect Skin’s Protection Against Sun

According to a Cell Reports study, mice with abnormal eating schedules are more likely to develop skin cancer cells. Researchers report abnormal eating times disrupt the skin's circadian cycle and weakens the potency of an enzyme that protects against UV rays.

Image shows a melanoma skin cancer growth.

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·July 5, 2017·4 min read

Increased Risk For Melanoma in Parkinson’s Patients

A new study reveals people with Parkinson's disease face a higher risk of developing melanoma skin cancer, and vice versa, than those without the diseases. Parkinson's patients were 4 times more likely to develop skin cancer than those without the movement impairing disease. Additionally, people diagnosed with melanoma were at a fourfold risk of developing Parkinson's.

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·June 5, 2017·3 min read

Combined Immunotherapy Could Help Control Melanoma That Has Spread to the Brain

Researchers report a combination of two immunotherapy drugs is safe for melanoma patients whose cancer has spread to the brain. Findings suggest this treatment could help control the disease.

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·March 2, 2017·5 min read

Red Hair Gene Variant May Underlie Association Between Parkinson’s and Melanoma

Mice that carry a gene associated with red hair have reduced production of dopamine in the substantia nigra and are more susceptible to toxins that can damage these dopaminergic neurons.