Interrupting Parkinson’s Disease
A new study reports antioxidant intervention during early stages of Parkinson's disease may help slow its progression.... Read More...
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Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Spurred By Same Enzyme
Researchers have implicated an enzyme that appears to make both Tau and alpha synculein more toxic in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Inhibiting this enzyme has already proved helpful in treating animal models of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers report they are moving on to testing drugs that inhibit AEP in animal models of Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Brain Tissue From a Petri Dish
Researchers successfully transform stem cells derived from skin cells into cells that behave similarly to the human midbrain.... Read More...
Scientific Discovery May Change Treatment of Parkinson’s
A neuroimaging study reports dopamine activity does not reflect the number of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra of people with Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
How Dads Bond With Toddlers
According to a new study, fathers given a boost of oxytocin expressed increased activity in brain areas associated with empathy and reward when viewing photos of their small children.... Read More...
Glia, Not Neurons, Most Affected By Brain Aging
Examining postmortem brains, researchers discover the state of glia remains consistent as we age and could be used to predict a person's age at death.... Read More...
Key Cause of Parkinson’s Can Be Treated
Researchers have identified a potential mechanism to help control inflammation associated with Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
People With Parkinson’s Show Altered Iron Levels in Their Brains
A new neuroimaging study finds iron is distributed in an unusual way in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Cheesy Stuff: The Science Behind Why Some People Hate Cheese
A new study provides insight into the areas of the brain which become activated when people are presented with aversive foods and suggests the reward circuit may encode disgust.... Read More...
Newly Discovered Neural Connections May Be Linked to Emotional Decision Making
Researchers have discovered connections withing the brain that appear to form a communication pathway between areas that control decision making, movement and emotion. They believe cells within the network could also be potential targets for Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Researchers Identify Method For Creating Long Lasting Memories
Findings have implications for learning methods and memory consolidation.... Read More...