Study of Salt Levels on Alpha-synuclein Aggregates May Shed New Light on Parkinson’s
Aggregation of the alpha-synuclein (α-synuclein) protein – a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease – may be influenced by salt levels within…
Articles by Joana Fernandes, PhD
Regulating Levels of Protein Called PARIS Could Lead to Parkinson’s Therapies, Study Says
Researchers have identified an interactive triangle of proteins whose activity may be regulated to prevent loss of the brain’s dopaminergic…
More than 300 Genes Impact Toxicity of Protein Linked to Brain Function, Study Finds
Researchers have identified more than 300 genes that influence alpha-synuclein’s toxicity, and among them are many known to predispose individuals…
Aberrant Astrocytes May Lead to Parkinson’s, Other Neurodegerative Diseases
Astrocytes are brain cells usually known for their protective role toward neurons in various conditions, such as stroke and spinal…
Natural Substance Squalamine Shows Promise as Treatment for Parkinson’s
Squalamine, a natural product known for its cancer- and infection-fighting qualities, has shown promise as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease,…
Visual and Touch Stimuli Can Trigger Release of Dopamine Lacking in Parkinson’s
Visual and tactile stimuli prompt neurons deep in the brain to release the dopamine whose production is limited in Parkinson’s-disease patients,…
Does Parkinson’s Disease Start in the Gut? Maybe, Scientists Say
The hallmark of Parkinson’s disease is the formation of aggregates of the protein alpha-synuclein, which are toxic to neurons and…
Researchers ‘Watch’ Protein Aggregation Process That Leads to Parkinson’s Disease
New research helps to explain how alpha-synuclein — the defective protein causing Parkinson’s disease — achieves its structure in neurons.
Scientists Gaining Insight About How to Control Movement Disorder in Parkinson’s Patients
Researchers have found a link between neuronal activity and the strength of gripping force created during a physical action, according…
Gene Mutation Seems to Accelerate Parkinson’s Disease in People Under 50, Study Finds
A defect in the GCH1 gene, which encodes an essential protein for dopamine production in the brain, may accelerate the…