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Scientists identify protein that contributes to symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes, an independent and nonprofit biomedical-research organization, have identified a...
New research reveals how a-synuclein interacts with cell nembranes in Parkinson’s disease
The accumulation of α-synuclein, a small, negatively charged protein, in neural cells, is one of the hallmarks of Parkinson’s...
Biologists a step nearer to solving the Parkinson’s conundrum
Research by a team in the University’s Department of Biology found evidence that movement disorders, including tremor and...
Deep brain stimulation shows positive results as Parkinson’s treatment
Researchers from the University of Florida and 14 additional medical centers reported results today in the online version...
Demographic and clinical factors associated with survival in patients with Parkinson’s disease
Demographics and clinical factors appear to be associated with survival in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), and the...
Increased arm swing asymmetry is early sign of Parkinson’s disease
People with Parkinson’s disease swing their arms asymmetrically — one arm swings less than the other —...
Test for Alzheimer’s disease predicts cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease
A method of classifying brain atrophy patterns in Alzheimer’s disease patients using MRIs can also detect cognitive...
Parkinson’s disease risk greater in those exposed to trichloroethylene
A novel study in twins found that exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE) — a hazardous organic contaminant found in soil,...
One neuron, two neurotransmitters and different effects on behavior
A team of researchers at The University of Western Ontario has demonstrated that elimination of one of the neurotransmitters...
Research targets brain region affected by Parkinson’s disease
A team of researchers at The University of Western Ontario has demonstrated that elimination of one of the neurotransmitters...






