Platform Helps Clarify Link Between LRRK2 Mutations and Neuronal Loss in Parkinson’s
Mutations in the LRRK2 gene, which have been associated with a high risk of Parkinson’s disease, may affect neurons by…
Articles by Joana Fernandes, PhD
Researchers Identify Factors That Influence Patient Outcome After Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Several factors contribute to the outcome of patients with Parkinson’s disease who undergo deep brain stimulation (DBS), according to a…
Brain Inflammation in Football Players Tied to Dementia and, Possibly, Parkinson’s in Study
Brain inflammation suffered by athletes in contact sports like football appears to be directly linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a cause of dementia, and may…
More Research Needed for Using Skin Biopsies to Diagnose, Provide Early Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
Though alpha-synuclein, the dysfunctional protein in Parkinson’s disease that can be found in skin nerve fibers, has been shown to…
New Noninvasive Method Developed to Deliver Stem Cell Therapies for Neurological Diseases
A new technology to deliver stem cell therapy to patients with neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s was developed by San…
Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Patients May Improve Slow, Rigid Movement
Treating Parkinson’s disease patients with high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on both sides of the brain’s motor cortex improves…
Scientists Develop Stem Cell Strategy Against Parkinson’s Without Need for Transplant
Researchers have developed a new “cell-free” approach — one derived from stem cells — that may treat Parkinson’s disease while avoiding the…
Researchers Model Possible Test for Early Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Researchers may have found a test to diagnose neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease earlier, according to a new study published…
Dysfunctional Neuron Communication May Contribute To Parkinson’s Pathology
Recent research has shed light on the pathology of Parkinson’s disease by explaining how alpha-synuclein, a protein closely related to…
Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Deficiency in Recycling System of Brain Cells
A recent study suggests that a genetic mutation that disrupts a protein involved in the degradation of biological material within…