Researchers Gain Better Insight Into Alpha-Synuclein’s Role in Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers have learned more about the true role of…
Articles by Joana Fernandes, PhD
Workings of Key Protein That Affects Neuron Signaling in Brain Seen in Study
Researchers are one step closer to fully understanding how a group of proteins, called the AMPA receptors, work — potentially…
Prana and Takeda Will Investigate PBT434 as Treatment for Gastrointestinal Damage in Parkinson’s
Prana Biotechnology and Takeda Pharmaceuticals International are teaming up to investigate whether Prana’s PBT434 can improve gastrointestinal damage…
Early Signs of Parkinson’s: The Eyes May Have It!
A new study has found that Parkinson’s disease is associated with changes in the visual system, a feature that can be…
U.S. Government Researchers Develop Tool to Predict Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Patients
U.S. government researchers have developed a computerized mathematical model for predicting and testing cognitive decline in Parkinson’s patients. The team…
Xadago Launched in US as Add-on Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
Xadago (safinamide) is now available in the U.S. as an add-on treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease currently taking…
Enzyme That May Trigger Alpha-Synuclein Aggregates and Parkinson’s Identified by Researchers
An enzyme called asparagine endopeptidase may participate in the development of Parkinson’s disease by cleaving alpha-synuclein protein into toxic fragments,…
Prana’s Parkinson’s Therapy Candidate Shows Promise in Preclinical Studies
Treatment with Prana Biotechnology’s investigational drug PBT434 showed potential in preventing neuronal death in a mouse model of Parkinson’s…
CLR01 May Improve Symptoms of Early Parkinson’s, Mice Study Suggests
Treatment with a drug called CLR01 improved balance and movement coordination in mice with early stage Parkinson’s disease, according to…
Do Statins Increase Risk of Parkinson’s Disease? Some Researchers Think So
Treatment with statins may accelerate the development of Parkinson’s disease in people already at risk for this disease, according to…