New atlas of brain lysosomes sheds light on neurodegenerative disorders
Functioning brain cells need a functioning system for picking up the trash and sorting the recycling. But when…
Tiny plastic particles may interfere with brain processes implicated in Parkinson’s disease
From protein misfolding to gut–brain signalling, emerging evidence suggests that everyday plastic exposure may intersect with key biological…
Driving simulator exposes early Parkinson’s impairments that routine tests fail to detect
A cutting-edge simulator reveals the hidden driving challenges of Parkinson’s disease, uncovering deficits that routine cognitive tests overlook…
Dysfunctional mitochondria shown to initiate the onset of Parkinson’s
For decades, scientists have known that mitochondria, which produce energy inside our cells, malfunction in Parkinson’s disease. But…
Billy Connolly, 82, in rare public appearance as comedy legend says ‘I suffer from horrible illness’
Comedy legend Billy Connolly made a rare appearance at a film festival where he was the guest of…
Researchers reveal common synaptic pathway behind Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases
Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases are the two most common neurodegenerative disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide. Published in…
Loud noise exposure worsens motor deficits in Parkinson’s disease model
In the development of Parkinson’s disease, it may not be a good idea to turn the amp to…
Scientists create detailed single-cell map of the developing human brain
Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and their collaborators have created one of the most comprehensive single cell maps…
Genetic analysis of blood sample could offer a non-invasive way for early Parkinson’s diagnosis
The genetic analysis of a blood sample could become a tool for the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease,…
The unhealthiest coffee you can drink is a firm favourite but ‘it’s full of sugar and fat’
Many of us are huge fans of coffee, but there are certain coffees that everyone should probably avoidA…
Women with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder show lesser brain atrophy than men
A large international study involving nearly 700 participants reveals that women with a precursor condition to Parkinson’s disease…
Study reveals protein plaques in neurodegeneration function as enzymes, breaking down ATP
A new study led by Rice University’s Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has revealed that protein clumps, or plaques that clog…