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April 22, 2025

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Scientists Identify Agent of Transformation in Protein Blobs That Morph from Liquid to Solid

Apr. 18, 2025 — Scientists examined microscopic blobs of protein found in human cells has discovered that some morph from an almost honey-like substance to a hard candy-like solid. These mysterious droplets, known ...

AI Tool to Better Assess Parkinson's Disease, Other Movement Disorders

Apr. 14, 2025 — A groundbreaking open-source computer program uses artificial intelligence to analyze videos of patients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. The tool, called VisionMD, helps doctors more accurately monitor subtle motor changes, ...

New Key Genes in Parkinson's Disease Identified Using CRISPR Technology

Apr. 11, 2025 — A longstanding mystery in Parkinson's disease research has been why some individuals carrying pathogenic variants that increase their risk of PD go on to develop the disease, while others who also carry such variants do not. The prevailing theory ...

Proteins Shown to Act as 'Guardians' to Keep Cells' Energy Making Mitochondria Safe

Apr. 7, 2025 — Scientists say they have discovered how a group of proteins linked to Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis act as 'guardians' of mitochondria, small organelles, or subunits, within a ...

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Discovery Reveals Protein Involved in Parkinson's Disease Also Drives Skin Cancer

Apr. 9, 2025 — A small protein involved in neurodegeneration leading to Parkinson's disease also drives a type of skin cancer known as melanoma, according to new ...

Diagnostic Uncertainty in Parkinson's Disease: Study Calls for Improved Diagnostic Processes

Apr. 7, 2025 — A study found that a significant proportion of Parkinson's disease diagnoses are later corrected. Up to one in six diagnoses changed after ten years ...

Could Targeting Parkinson's Outside of the Brain Improve Symptoms?

Apr. 3, 2025 — Parkinson's doesn't just affect movement and the brain -- it may also impact the heart, according to new research. Scientists suggest that targeting a key protein outside of the brain could help ...

PET Imaging Confirms Direct Involvement of Dopamine in Cognitive Flexibility

Mar. 28, 2025 — Scientists have confirmed a neurobiochemical link between dopamine and cognitive flexibility. PET imaging shows that the brain increases dopamine ...

AI Technology Improves Parkinson's Diagnoses

Mar. 19, 2025 — AI-driven software is 96% accurate at diagnosing ...

Scientists Solve Decades-Long Parkinson's Mystery

Mar. 13, 2025 — Researchers have made a huge leap forward in the fight against Parkinson's disease, solving a decades-long mystery. In a major breakthrough, they have been able to see the human PINK1 protein and how ...

Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Detection of Dementia

Mar. 11, 2025 — For people with a certain sleep disorder, a simple blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms appear, a new study indicates. Idiopathic REM sleep behavior ...

Clinical Trial Tests Novel Stem-Cell Treatment for Parkinson's Disease

Mar. 9, 2025 — A recently launched Phase 1 clinical trial is examining the safety and feasibility of a groundbreaking treatment approach for Parkinson's disease in which a patient's stem cells are reprogrammed to ...

Artificial Muscles for Tremor Suppression

Mar. 6, 2025 — Scientists have developed a biorobotic arm that can mirror human tremors, such as those experienced by individuals that live with Parkinson's disease. Artificial muscles on either side of the forearm ...

Immune Cells May Lead to More Parkinson's Cases in Men

Feb. 25, 2025 — The new research reveals how a protein in brain cells may drive Parkinson's onset -- and offers a possible explanation for why Parkinson's is much more common in ...

Cholesterol Metabolism Byproduct Linked to Parkinson's Disease

Feb. 18, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a cholesterol metabolite that plays a critical role in the development of Parkinson's disease in mice. The study shows that this metabolite is responsible for the ...

3D-Printed Brain-Like Environment Promotes Neuron Growth

Jan. 30, 2025 — Key cells in the brain, neurons, form networks by exchanging signals, enabling the brain to learn and adapt at incredible speed. Researchers have now developed a 3D-printed 'brain-like ...

Artificial Intelligence Model Identifies Potential Risk Genes for Parkinson's Disease

Jan. 28, 2025 — Researchers have successfully applied advanced artificial intelligence (AI) genetics models to Parkinson's disease. Researchers identified genetic factors in progression and FDA-approved drugs ...

Biotin May Shield Brain from Manganese-Induced Damage, Study Finds

Jan. 21, 2025 — The B vitamin mitigates manganese neurotoxicity, which produces symptoms that resemble Parkinson's disease. The vitamin improves dopamine production in the brain and offers potential therapeutic ...

Brain Immune Cells May Also Be from 'Mars and Venus'

Jan. 21, 2025 — Researchers find that microglia function differently in males versus females, potentially having broad implications for how neurological diseases are ...

Hearing Impairment May Be a Sign of Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease

Jan. 14, 2025 — There may be a link between hearing impairment and an increased risk of developing Parkinson's according to new research. This is one of the first studies to examine whether sensory impairments, ...

What Is the Average Wait Time to See a Neurologist in US?

Jan. 8, 2025 — Older people wait an average of just over a month to see a neurologist for specialty care after being referred by their primary care physician or another physician, according to a new study. The ...

Brain Study Challenges Long-Held Views About Parkinson's Movement Disorders

Jan. 3, 2025 — Researchers uncovered new findings about involuntary muscle movements that come with long-term administration of Parkinson's drug ...

'Dancing the Blues Away' Seen in Brain Imaging in People With Parkinson's Disease, New Study Finds

Dec. 24, 2024 — Dancing lowers the depression associated with Parkinson's disease, and the benefits can be seen in multiple ways, a new study ...

Propranolol Reduces Tremors in Parkinson's Disease

Dec. 23, 2024 — The standard medication levodopa does not always work against tremors in Parkinson's disease, especially in stressful situations. Propranolol, however, does work during stress, providing insight ...

Study Identifies Potential New Drug for Parkinson's-Related Cognitive Decline, Dementia

Nov. 19, 2024 — A recently published study found that a tiny protein called PNA5 appears to have a protective effect on brain cells, which could lead to treatments for the cognitive symptoms of Parkinson's ...

New Drug Targets for Alzheimer's Identified from Cerebrospinal Fluid

Nov. 14, 2024 — Researchers have linked disease-related proteins and genes to identify specific cellular pathways responsible for Alzheimer's genesis and progression. The proteins were gathered from ...

Researchers Identify a Potential Biomarker of Parkinson's Disease Progression

Nov. 12, 2024 — Researchers have identified a potential biomarker of Parkinson's disease progression. According to the new study, patients with a slow progression of the pathology would have a significant ...

Scientists Discover Key to Preventing Neurodegeneration in Parkinson's and Related Disorders

Nov. 1, 2024 — A team of researchers has uncovered a groundbreaking mechanism in the formation of harmful protein aggregates that lead to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's Disease. The team, led ...

Costs Still on the Rise for Drugs for Neurological Diseases

Oct. 30, 2024 — The amount of money people pay out-of-pocket for branded drugs to treat neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease continues to rise, ...

Antibiotics and Antifungals May Slightly Affect Parkinson's Risk, Study Finds

Oct. 23, 2024 — Research highlights a complex relationship between bacteria in the digestive tract and brain ...

Scientists Unlock New Insights Into Neural Stem Cell Activation

Oct. 17, 2024 — Neuroscientists have uncovered a mechanism that controls the reactivation of neural stem cells, which are crucial for repairing and regenerating brain cells. The research offers exciting potential ...

Magnetically Regulated Gene Therapy Tech Offers Precise Brain-Circuit Control

Oct. 10, 2024 — A new technology enables the control of specific brain circuits non-invasively with magnetic fields, according to a preclinical study. The technology holds promise as a powerful tool for studying the ...

Recreating a Hallmark of Parkinson's Disease in Human Neurons

Oct. 8, 2024 — Scientists have recreated the growth of Lewy bodies in human neurons and followed their formation to gain important insight into why and how they form. Critically, they find that immune challenge is ...

Role of Ophthalmic Acid in Motor Function Control

Oct. 4, 2024 — A research team has revealed that a molecule in the brain -- ophthalmic acid -- unexpectedly acts like a neurotransmitter similar to dopamine in regulating motor function, offering a new therapeutic ...