New wireless chip shines a light on brain function
A new wireless chip tested in rats could pave the way for advances in our understanding of how the brain works, researchers say.
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~4 min
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Simple skin test identifies Parkinson’s disease
Using a method originally developed to detect mad cow disease, researchers discovered that a simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson's disease.
Oct. 23, 2020 • ~5 min
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Emily Balskus wins Waterman Award with $1M in research funding
Emily Balskus has won the Alan T. Waterman Award, the National Science Foundation's most prestigious prize for scientists under 40 in the United States.
Aug. 5, 2020 • ~6 min
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Can deep brain stimulation treat Parkinson’s disease?
Researchers have used deep brain stimulation with light on rats to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
April 28, 2020 • ~8 min
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Therapy fights depression for people with Parkinson’s disease
Cognitive behavioral therapy can help treat depression and anxiety in people with Parkinson's disease. That can slow decline, too.
April 2, 2020 • ~3 min
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Brain cell protection may also regulate your sleep
Understanding more about how a system that protects brain cells affects sleep could reveal a connection between sleep disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.
March 13, 2020 • ~5 min
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How does aging affect neurodegenerative diseases?
A new study digs into aging and brain changes in people with neurodegenerative diseases like MS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's.
March 9, 2020 • ~6 min
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New class of enzymes could lead to bespoke diets, therapeutics
Professor Emily Balskus and her team have identified an entirely new class of enzymes that degrade chemicals essential for neurological health, but also help digest foods like nuts, berries, and tea, releasing nutrients that may impact human health.
Feb. 18, 2020 • ~6 min
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Gene variant speeds up Parkinson’s disease dementia
Targeting the gene variant may be a way to fight the spread of harmful proteins in people with Parkinson's disease, researchers say.
Feb. 7, 2020 • ~6 min
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Small molecule may slow down Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease affects more than 10 million people worldwide. A newly discovered molecule may offer a way to slow or even stop its progression.
Jan. 31, 2020 • ~4 min
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