Inflammatory Signals from Non-neuronal Cells Linked to Neurodegeneration in Fly Study
The protein Furin 1, produced by dopaminergic neurons — nerve cells that synthesize the neurotransmitter dopamine — triggers a harmful inflammatory molecular…
Articles by Catarina Silva, MSc
Patient-Derived Neurons Show Promise as Model for Parkinson’s Research, Study Finds
Stem cell-derived neurons from patients with familial forms of Parkinson’s may be used as a valuable model to screen…
L‐DOPA Treatment Prevents Age-related Iron Accumulation, Mouse Study Finds
Levodopa (L-DOPA) therapy is neuroprotective and prevents age-related iron accumulation in the substantia nigra, a brain region involved in …
Changes in Neuronal Communication Linked to Falls and Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s, Study Finds
Parkinson’s disease-related falls and freezing of gait — when patients are unable to move their feet forward when trying…
Treadmill Incline Training Improves Walking Speed of Parkinson’s Patients, Study Finds
Eight weeks of training on a treadmill with continuously varying surface inclines improved gait disturbances, particularly walking speed, in…
Loud, Startling Sounds Can Decrease Parkinson’s Muscle Stiffness, Study Suggests
Loud and alarming sounds can reduce muscle stiffness in Parkinson’s disease patients treated with subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation…
Cellular Location of Neuroprotective Protein Associated with Parkinson’s Disease Development, Study Finds
Toxic protein aggregates called Lewy bodies sequestrate a protein that is usually found in the cell nucleus and known…
Genes Controlling Molecular Pathway Increase Risk For Parkinson’s Disease, Study Finds
Genes that control a molecular pathway responsible for moving biological cargo into cells contribute to the risk of developing Parkinson’s…
Levodopa Shows No Disease-modifying Effects in Parkinson’s, Study Finds
Levodopa/carbidopa treatment is effective in managing Parkinson’s motor symptoms, but does not protect against disease progression among patients with…
Cognitive Impairment Tests to Assess Dementia Risk Can Be Easier, Study Shows
A shorter, simpler version of testing to diagnose mild cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease is just as effective as…