Nicotine May Protect the Brain from Toxic Trace Metals Linked to Parkinson’s, Cell Study Finds
Nicotine may protect the brain from manganese and iron metal trace elements thought to be involved in the onset of…
Articles by Joana Carvalho, PhD
Caffeine Plus Coffee Compound Linked to Serotonin Help Protect Brain from Toxic Damage, Mouse Study Says
Two compounds found in coffee — caffeine and EHT, a fatty acid molecule derived from serotonin — work together to protect…
Chinese Herbal Medicine Can Ease Brain Inflammation and Protect Neurons, Mice Study Reports
A concoction made from several Chinese herbal medicines helped reduce brain inflammation and promoted nerve cell survival in a mouse model…
Treatment With AZD0328, Nicotine Loses Effectiveness as Parkinson’s Progresses, Study Shows
AZD0328 and nicotine, two nicotinic receptor agonists, lose their effectiveness in treating involuntary muscle movements as a consequence of long-term…
Deterioration of Nerve Cell Structure Not the Main Cause of Early Parkinson’s Symptoms, Mouse Study Suggests
Although the structure of dopaminergic neurons gradually deteriorates before cell death, these alterations do not seem to account for the subtle…
Astilbin, Found in Plants, Protects Neurons and Improves Motor Control, Mouse Study Finds
A compound found in various types of plants, called astilbin, can protect neurons by preventing over-activation of glia cells…
Lack of Research and Way of Measuring Visual Hallucinations in Parkinson’s Hinders Its Treatment, Study Says
Research into the best ways of managing visual hallucinations in patients with Parkinson’s disease over the long term is severely…
15 CSF Proteins Seen as Possible Biomarkers of Early Parkinson’s Fail at That Task, Study Reports
Proteins in the cerebrospinal fluid that were seen as possible diagnostic biomarkers of Parkinson’s disease cannot serve in this role, because…
Data Lacking on Link Between Genetic Mutations and Parkinson’s Symptoms, Review Finds
There is a substantial lack of data describing the link between the genetic mutations identified as inheritable causes of…
Facial Expressions in Parkinson’s Patients Mirror Asymmetry Seen in Motor Symptoms, Study Says
Although no marked differences in the asymmetry of facial expressions distinguished Parkinson’s disease patients and healthy individuals in a study, patients most…