Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor are associated with distinct signaling patterns of two key brain neurotransmitters, dopamine and serotonin, according to a new study. These two chemical messengers allow nerve cells to communicate. Using machine learning, researchers analyzed the regulation of neurotransmitter systems during reward-based decision-making, a cognitive process…
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) has awarded a grant to Valo Health to support the development of new treatments targeting the underlying causes of Parkinson’s disease. The funding will allow researchers to use artificial intelligence to uncover the root causes of the disease and identify new…
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is providing $4.04 million for the 2025-2026 funding year to support research projects on Parkinson’s disease. That represents an increase of more than 55% from last year, according to an association press release. Research areas receiving funding range from brain changes…
Some experimental therapies for Parkinson’s disease designed to improve the function of mitochondria may inadvertently damage them instead. That’s according to the study, “Putative PINK1/Parkin activators lower the threshold for mitophagy by sensitizing cells to mitochondrial stress,” which was published in Science Advances. Researchers said…
The Parkinson’s Foundation invites U.S. medical centers offering outstanding Parkinson’s disease clinical care and resources to join its Global Care Network as Centers of Excellence. Applications from academic medical centers in Delaware, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Washington will be given priority. Special consideration…
Brain damage in Parkinson’s disease may be driven in part by certain nerve cells working too hard, causing them to accrue damage and die. This suggests that treatments that reduce the activity of these cells may help slow the brain damage that drives the condition. That’s according to the…
Becoming educated and informed about Parkinson’s is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Parkinson’s journey.
There is no cure for Parkinson’s yet, but there are treatments that can help manage the disease. Learn more about current therapeutic approaches here.
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