Bird brain discovery could lead to earlier Alzheimer’s diagnoses

Vocal changes in birds may predict age-related disorders like Alzheimer's disease in people, according to a new study.

Kyle Mittan-U. Arizona • futurity
March 25, 2025 ~5 min

Protein discovery could pave way for new Parkinson’s drug

The protein PNA5 could possibly prevent cognitive decline in people who have Parkinson's disease and related disorders, researchers report.

U. Arizona • futurity
Nov. 26, 2024 ~7 min


Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut

"The idea that Parkinson's disease can start in the gut is a bit weird.... But our research is charting a map for how this is possible."

Lucas Van Wyk Joel-UC Irvine • futurity
Oct. 25, 2024 ~5 min

Nanoparticles could help patients with MS, ALS, and Parkinson’s

Researchers say it's possible for nanoparticles to go through the digestive system and deliver medicine directly to the brain tissue.

Dalin Clark-Michigan State • futurity
April 22, 2024 ~5 min

New theory may clarify ‘mysteries’ of Parkinson’s disease

A new theory "reinforces the idea that Parkinson’s... may be fueled by toxicants and is therefore largely preventable."

Mark Michaud-U. Rochester • futurity
April 11, 2024 ~8 min

‘Left-right turn’ neuron discovery may one day help treat Parkinson’s

Researchers have discovered a network of neurons in mice that help them make left or right turns.

Liva Polack-Copenhagen • futurity
Feb. 12, 2024 ~6 min

Time to change how researchers classify Parkinson’s disease?

In a new paper, researchers argue for classifying Parkinson's disease based not on clinical diagnosis but biology.

McGill University • futurity
Jan. 23, 2024 ~5 min

Team calls for research on potential nanoplastic, Parkinson’s link

"The emergence of micro and nanoplastics in the environment might represent a new toxin challenge with respect to Parkinson's disease risk and progression."

Stephanie Lopez-Duke • futurity
Nov. 22, 2023 ~5 min


AI tool checks Parkinson’s severity remotely via finger taps

A new AI tool that can assess the severity of Parkinson’s disease relies on 10 taps of the finger. It produces results in minutes.

Luke Auburn-Rochester • futurity
Sept. 11, 2023 ~4 min

Blood test could detect Parkinson’s sooner

A new blood test that detects Parkinson’s disease may offer a way to diagnose the condition before nervous system damage gets worse.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
Aug. 31, 2023 ~6 min

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