Zebra finches can recognize songs by their beat

The way zebra finches can recognize songs by their rhythmic patterns could shed light on language disorders and Parkinson's disease, researchers say.

Mike Silver-Tufts • futurity
Sept. 3, 2021 ~6 min

Team links gut bacteria to neurodegenerative diseases

A new study that links specific gut bacteria to neurodegenerative diseases could one day lead to treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS.

Samantha Murray-Florida • futurity
May 10, 2021 ~7 min


Anti-smoking drug may treat Parkinson’s in women

A smoking cessation drug called cytisine may offer a way to treat women with Parkinson's disease—or even stop its progression all together.

Texas A&M University • futurity
March 8, 2021 ~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.

National University of Singapore • futurity
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.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
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.

Fred Love-Iowa State • futurity
Oct. 23, 2020 ~5 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.

Ken Kingery-Duke • futurity
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.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
April 2, 2020 ~3 min


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.

Lauren Ingeno-Penn • futurity
March 13, 2020 ~5 min

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.

Ellen Goldbaum-Buffalo • futurity
March 9, 2020 ~6 min

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