Fruit fly study identifies genes regulating dopamine and sleep
Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to…
Why your gut microbiome is so important for health and how to protect it
Resolutions to improve health typically include measures such as more exercise, a healthier diet and stopping smoking. But…
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…
Van Andel Institute and Cure Parkinson’s extend major Parkinson’s drug trial initiative
Van Andel Institute and Cure Parkinson’s have renewed a funding agreement to support the International Linked Clinical Trials…
Researchers use “zap-and-freeze” technique to watch hard-to-see brain cell communications
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have used a “zap-and-freeze” technology to watch hard-to-see brain cell communications…
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…
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…
Exploring the gut-brain-immune axis in neurodegeneration
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and multiple sclerosis…
UK woman with Parkinson’s plays clarinet during deep brain stimulation surgery; here’s what happens next |
No, this is not an episode from House, MD.This is very much a real scenario – and one,…
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…