Can stopping ‘executioner’ molecule save nervous system wiring?

New findings about a key molecule's role in axon death may lead to new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, researchers say.

Julia Evangelou Strait-WUSTL • futurity
Oct. 31, 2022 ~7 min

Clinical trial for new stem cell-based treatment for Parkinson’s disease given go ahead

Cambridge researchers will play a key role in clinical trials of a new treatment that involves transplanting healthy nerve cells into the brains of patients

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Oct. 20, 2022 ~3 min


Is Parkinson’s really more than one disease?

Epigenetic changes linked to Parkinson's disease are different in men and women, according to a new postmortem analysis of brain neurons.

Andrew Smith-Rutgers • futurity
Oct. 18, 2022 ~5 min

Exercise hormone stops Parkinson’s symptoms in mice

New research shows a hormone secreted during exercise halts cuts levels of a protein linked to Parkinson's disease and stops movement problems in mice.

Vanessa Wasta-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Sept. 12, 2022 ~6 min

Inching Parkinson’s into the light

Vikram Khurana, discussed recent advances and new, individualized approaches to Parkinson’s, as well as implications of the recent findings.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Sept. 2, 2022 ~12 min

Smart insole checks fall risk for people with Parkinson’s

A new, simple-to-install smart insole that fits into any shoe can help determine fall risk for people with Parkinson's disease, researchers report.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Aug. 29, 2022 ~6 min

Sensor detects Parkinson’s during sleep

A new sensor that passively monitors breathing during sleep can not only detect Parkinson's, but also track the progression of the disease over time.

Mark Michaud-Rochester • futurity
Aug. 24, 2022 ~6 min

Brain stimulation can rewire and heal damaged neural connections, but it isn't clear how – research suggests personalization may be key to more effective therapies

Existing brain connections may influence the effectiveness of neurostimulation. Tailoring treatments to each individual brain could expand the number of conditions brain stimulation can treat.

Julien Bloch, PhD Candidate in Neural Engineering, University of Washington • conversation
July 6, 2022 ~9 min


Bird brains shed light on Parkinson’s voice issues

A specific gene commonly associated with Parkinson's may be behind vocal issues many people with the disease experience, researchers report.

Kyle Mittan-U. Arizona • futurity
May 9, 2022 ~6 min

How the brain knows to take out the ‘trash’

A new study clarifies how the brain knows when to "take out the trash." The discovery may offer clues into the pathology of diseases like Parkinson's.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
Jan. 26, 2022 ~5 min

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