A natural human peptide, LL-37, could be key to halting Parkinson’s disease by neutralizing its…
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Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects movement, caused by the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in a region of the brain called the substantia nigra. Common symptoms include tremors, muscle rigidity, slowness of movement, and balance difficulties, though it can also lead to cognitive and mood changes over time. While the exact cause remains unclear, research points to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Ongoing studies are focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms behind the disease, developing better treatments, and exploring potential avenues for neuroprotection and regeneration.
Patients with a unique cellular disorder are helping researchers understand a series of health complications…
A single biomarker can accurately indicate the presence of underlying neurodegeneration in people with cognitive…
Researchers identified the structure of mixed protein aggregates in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s using novel microscopy,…
Salk scientists reveal new insights into neurodegenerative disorders and potential for genetic therapies. Neurons lack…
NIH BRAIN Initiative-funded study opens the door to correlating deep brain activity and behavior. Researchers…
Mouse Study Identifies Diverse Spectrum of Neurons That Govern Movement In a mouse study, National…
Scientists find evidence that antibody-based treatments in clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseases may trigger an…
Artificial Intelligence can ‘predict’ the biological language of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, scientists…
Scientists make pivotal discovery of method for wireless modulation of neurons with X-rays that could…
PINK1 gene defects reduce dopamine neuron generation, offering a new target for Parkinson’s therapies focused…
For the first time, researchers have pinpointed what causes normal proteins to convert to a…
Dopamine enables subconscious learning—key to future treatments for Parkinson’s and brain injury recovery. Researchers uncovered…
Results published on March 11, 2021, show it is possible to identify Parkinson’s Disease based…
A survey in Germany found over 8% of patients with Parkinson’s disease are using cannabis…
American actor Robin Williams had a neurodegenerative brain disease called dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB):…
‘Organs-on-a-chip’ system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological…
A UVA-led study found focused ultrasound safely reduces Parkinson’s symptoms without surgery. A scalpel-free alternative…