Joana Carvalho, PhD

The variability and abundance of gut bacteria are associated with several early risk markers of Parkinson’s disease, particularly those…

High blood levels of uric acid, a powerful antioxidant, are linked to an increased risk of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in…

When used as an add-on treatment to carbidopa-levodopa, Nourianz (istradefylline) reduced the duration of “off periods” — when…

Scientists have created a special matrix that allowed them to differentiate stem cells into nerve cells that, when transplanted into…

When used in combination with levodopa, Requip (ropinirole) patches result in greater improvements in motor function compared to…

Scientists developed a new light-controlled tool that allows them to study the impact of mitochondrial damage in the live…

MeiraGTx is preparing to launch a new clinical trial of AAV-GAD, its investigational gene therapy for Parkinson’s…

Alcohol consumption does not seem to increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to data from a large European…

Scientists have developed a new light-based deep brain stimulation method that when applied to neurons located in the…

Special bioelectronic devices that can be placed inside a person to diagnose, monitor, and treat neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s…