Leveraging the microbiome to promote healthy living and aging
From probiotic pills to skincare products to dedicated meal plans, the microbiome is all the rage in the…
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…
Largest-ever £26 million trial launches across UK to slow Parkinson’s disease
Image: ©Naeblys | iStock The world’s largest clinical trial for Parkinson’s disease has commenced, aiming to identify treatments…
Errors in EPG5 gene implicated in rare infant condition and adult neurodegenerative diseases
Errors in a gene known to cause a serious neurodevelopmental condition in infants are also linked to the…
Parkinson’s risk could increase with exposure to common chemical, study suggests
A common chemical that is widespread in the U.S. has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s…
Long-term exposure to industrial solvent associated with elevated Parkinson’s disease risk
Long-term exposure to the industrial solvent trichloroethylene (TCE) outdoors may be linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s…
Breakthrough in lab-grown mini-organs shows promise for disease study
Scientists at the University of North Texas in the United States report a breakthrough in building tiny, lab-grown…
Sleep Disorders Predict Parkinson’s or Dementia Years Ahead
Summary: Two landmark international studies show that brain biomarkers can predict whether people with REM sleep behaviour disorder…
AstroCapsules offer a new way to reduce brain inflammation
Neuroinflammation is linked to a host of detrimental brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. A collaborative research…
Age influences amyloid positivity in Parkinson’s disease without dementia
A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 8 of Aging-US on August 6, 2025, titled “Age-related trends in…
Overworked Brain Cells May Hold the Key to Parkinson’s
Overactivation may be the hidden driver of Parkinson’s. Researchers showed that when dopamine neurons work overtime, they burn…