Experts urge early treatment to slow Parkinson’s progression
Combining medication with physical therapy in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease can significantly slow its progression, according…
Parkinson’s Meds Accidentally Trigger Bacteria to “Eat” Levodopa
Summary: Levodopa is the primary weapon against Parkinson’s disease, and COMT inhibitors (COMT-Is) are designed to be its…
Small molecule may block protein buildup in neurodegenerative diseases
A team of researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi and the University of Denver have identified a promising small…
AI Links Brain Rhythms to Physical “Wiring” Across Lifespan
Summary: For the first time, a multinational research team has mapped how the brain’s electrical activity evolves from…
Largest Parkinson’s study shows how symptoms differ between genders
3. Genes and environment both play a role In the recent study, one in four people (25 per…
Scientists use saliva for non-invasive, AI-based Parkinson’s test
Timely diagnosis of debilitating and often deadly brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s remains largely elusive, though…
Newly identified protein regulates lysosome positioning and cellular metabolism
Lysosomes are the control centers for the metabolism of cells and tissues, including the brain. They break down…
Scientists turn plastic waste into Parkinson’s drug levodopa using engineered bacteria
A novel engineered microbial system transforms discarded plastic into a frontline Parkinson’s treatment, offering a glimpse into a…
A longitudinal guide to early Parkinson’s progression
Critical Path Institute® (C-Path) applauds the publication of a new study in the Journal of Neurology that offers critical longitudinal…
Dopamine bursts drive faster movement during happy moments
New research by engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder aims to get to the bottom of why,…
Novel lipid bubble delivery shows promise for ALS treatment
A researcher at the University of Missouri has made a promising breakthrough in the quest to help people…
Next Heated Rivalry book pushed due to author Rachel Reid’s worsening Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Rachel Reid, the author behind the hockey romance novel series that inspired HBO Max’s hit show Heated Rivalry,…