Biomarkers of brain inflammation could provide a useful means for classifying Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s patients and defining the…
Ana Pena, PhD
Ana is a molecular biologist with a passion for communication and discovery. As a science writer, her goal is to provide readers, in particular patients and healthcare providers, with clear and quality information about the latest medical advances. Ana holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Lisbon, Portugal, where she specialized in infectious diseases, epigenetics, and gene expression.
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Articles by Ana Pena, PhD
The first patient has been dosed in a Phase 2 study testing NLY01, an investigational compound with a…
Dizziness — including sensations of fainting, imbalance, and vertigo — is common among Parkinson’s patients and may be a potential…
Together with dying nerve cells, dormant neurons also may be at the root cause of Parkinson’s disease, according…
A saliva test may help diagnose Parkinson’s and assess disease severity, according to a recent study. Biomarkers…
Personalized Brain Maps May Help Improve Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s, Other Conditions
Not everyone’s brain connections map at exactly the same location, which may explain why deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy, used…
Brain MRIs Can Be Used to Detect Early Signs of Parkinson’s Cognitive Impairment, Study Suggests
Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans could be used to detect early and subtle markers of cognitive impairment…
Researchers have found new gene networks associated with the development of Parkinson’s disease, which may help them understand the…
Earlier onset of disease, early impairment of memory and thinking, and higher daily use of antiparkinson medication, are associated with…
Researchers have discovered a new enzyme that might aid in “putting the brakes” on Parkinson’s by inhibiting the LRRK2…