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This shows PET scans of a Parkinsons brain

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·June 20, 2019·6 min read

Study reveals roots of Parkinson’s in the brain

Changes in the brain's serotonin system may occur years before Parkinson's disease symptoms begin. Serotonin alterations could be used as a biomarker for Parkinson's disease.

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·June 5, 2017·4 min read

CRISPR Leads to New Screening Tool for Parkinson’s

CRISPR technology allows researchers to illuminate and monitor alpha synuclein in the brain.

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·May 19, 2017·5 min read

Disrupted Fat Breakdown in the Brain of Mice Makes Them Dumb

Blocking the breakdown of a specific fat molecule in the the brains of mice lead to reduced learning ability and memory retention. Additionally, researchers noted an increase of Alzheimer's related proteins. Findings may help explain how dementia may develop in humans, researchers say.

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·June 6, 2016·4 min read

New Gene Shown to Cause Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have identified that mutations in the TMEM230 gene may be a cause of Parkinson's disease.

This shows mitochondria from iPSC-derived dopaminergic neurons.

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·April 2, 2015·3 min read

Mitochondria Are Altered in Human Cell Model of Parkinson’s Disease

Using stem cells derived from Parkinson's patients, researchers confirm mitochondrial changes.

This image shows sheet music and a violin. A strand of DNA is overlayed.

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·March 27, 2015·3 min read

Genes Involved in Memory and Learning Activated when Professional Musicians Perform

A new study investigates the effect of musical performance on the gene expression of professional musicians and finds enhanced activity in motor function, memory and learning.