Light-Activated Therapy Reduced Parkinson’s Symptoms in Mice
A new compound that becomes therapeutically active when stimulated by light was able to reverse motor symptoms in a mouse…
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Vitamin B3 Compound May Prevent Motor Decline in Parkinson’s Disease, Study Says
A form of vitamin B3 can prevent degeneration and death of nerve cells linked to Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Long Daytime Naps Linked to Higher Risk of Parkinson’s in Older Men in 11-year Study
Taking long daytime naps — rather than being excessively sleepy during day hours but not napping — appeared to be…
Enzyme May Be Early Biomarker of Parkinson’s and Treatment Target for Patients, Scientist Suggests
Ways of better diagnosing and treating Parkinson’s patients may lie in developing biomarkers, inhibitors, and stem cells therapies that are based…
New Biosensor May Shed Light on Molecular Processes Involved in Parkinson’s
New sensors with increased sensitivity and specificity to detect interactions between proteins, fat molecules, and other biological elements, represent a powerful…
First-degree Relatives at Higher Risk of Parkinson’s, Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Study Finds
First-degree relatives of Parkinson’s patients are more likely to develop the disease and are at a higher risk for other…
Delayed Tongue Movement May Be Linked to Swallowing Issues in Parkinson’s Patients, Study Suggests
Slower tongue movement may contribute to the swallowing difficulties experienced by Parkinson’s disease patients, researchers report in a study.
Parkinson’s Disease Shares Brainwave Abnormalities with Other Neurological Disorders, Study Finds
An abnormal brain activity pattern could be a common link between Parkinson’s disease, neuropathic pain, tinnitus, and depression, an international research…
Certain Genetic Variants Linked to Risk of Compulsive Behaviors in Parkinson’s Patients, Study Reports
Mutations in four specific genes may help to identify those Parkinson’s patients at risk of developing the addictive behaviors known…
Obesity, Sedentary Behavior Not Linked to Parkinson’s Disease Risk, Study Shows
Increased body mass and sedentary behavior do not increase the risk of having Parkinson’s disease, a study shows. To date…