Function identified of ‘mystery protein’ that kills healthy brain cells of people with Parkinson’s
Scientists have made a ‘vital step’ towards understanding the origins of Parkinson’s disease – the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.
Feb. 11, 2021 • ~5 min
Single neurons linked to social reasoning identified for first time
For the first time, neuroscientists were able to observe how individual neurons paint a rich and detailed representation of others’ beliefs, including whether they were true or not.
Jan. 27, 2021 • ~5 min
Driving force behind cellular ‘protein factories’ could have implications for neurodegenerative disease
Researchers have identified the driving force behind a cellular process linked to neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and motor neurone disease.
Dec. 16, 2020 • ~7 min
Team makes trash into Parkinson’s drug and amino acid
Scientists have found a way to create the Parkinson's drug L-DOPA and the amino acid proline out of garbage materials.
Nov. 27, 2020 • ~6 min
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
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
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
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
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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