Researchers have identified distinct changes to introns — a historically understudied component of genes — associated with the presence and…
Articles by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD
Poor quality of sleep is linked to worse motor and nonmotor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease, a study…
The use of antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications was linked to the development of Parkinson’s disease in women 65 and…
Eight weeks of leg strength training failed to prevent sudden drops in blood pressure upon standing, a condition called orthostatic…
A protein called TMEM175 is critically important for maintaining the proper acidity of lysosomes — cellular compartments that clear waste…
Small-scale, or microstructural, brain alterations observed on the MRIs of people with Parkinson’s disease were associated with worse bimanual…
Researchers have proposed a set of voice exercise games to help speech quality in people with Parkinson’s disease, which…
A first study in patients of an intranasal-delivered therapy for Parkinson’s disease is now complete, and early findings support…
The buildup of alpha-synuclein in cells and brain tissue in Parkinson’s disease patients is linked to the disruption of…
A clinical trial will evaluate how well a wearable “exoskeleton” device aids rehabilitation training to improve walking mechanics and neuromuscular function in…