Cystic fibrosis drugs may hold key to other diseases

The way cystic fibrosis drugs bind the CFTR gene could lead to treatments for other misfolded protein diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Katherine Fenz-Rockefeller • futurity
Jan. 25, 2022 ~6 min

Drug treats Parkinson’s, then makes it worse

A new study clarifies how L-dopa, the front-line drug for Parkinson's disease, also contributes to the rapid decline in quality of life over time.

Pat Harriman-UC Irvine • futurity
Jan. 21, 2022 ~5 min


Can selfie software predict if you’ll develop Parkinson’s?

Researchers can use machine learning software to analyze videos of people taking selfies to spot indications of Parkinson's disease.

Bob Marcotte-U. Rochester • futurity
Nov. 30, 2021 ~10 min

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

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