Mutation Linked to Cognitive Problems in Parkinson’s, But Carries Hope of Treatment
Researchers identified a gene that makes cognitive problems much more likely in people with Parkinson’s disease. The findings not only help to…
Articles by Magdalena Kegel
Upright Posture May Impair Acuity of Parkinson’s Patients With Low Blood Pressure, Study Says
Patients with Parkinson’s disease who also have postural hypotension — a drop in blood pressure when standing — experience difficulty…
Stem Cells in Brain Membranes May Offer New Research Opportunities into Parkinson’s, Other Conditions
Once thought to be merely a cap holding the brain in place, scientists have now discovered that the membranes covering…
Phase 1 Study of Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinson’s Getting Underway, Recruiting Patients
International Stem Cell Corporation discussed advance work, leading to the first clinical trial to explore parthenogenetic stem cell transplants for patients with Parkinson’s…
Genetic Risk of Parkinson’s Disease Increased by Low Selenium Intake, Study Shows
Low selenium intake may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in people carrying a particular genetic mutation, according to…
Discovery of Factors Connecting Parkinson’s Disease with Alzheimer’s Opens Door for Developing New Treatments
Researchers have discovered a factor that controls the accumulation of both alpha-synuclein and tau, two proteins that drive neurodegeneration in…
New Stem Cell Transplant System for Parkinson’s Disease Improves Cell Survival
Researchers using a new system with real-time imaging to guide transplants of neurons into the brains of non-human primate models with Parkinson’s…
Ultimate Killer of Nerve Cells Spotted in Early Study
The key factor that deals the final death blow to nerve cells exposed to all sorts of injuries, including neurodegeneration in…
Researchers Synthesize Caffeine-Like Compounds to Fight Parkinson’s
Researchers have synthesized two compounds that resemble caffeine and prevent the misfolding of alpha-synuclein — the culprit of neurodegeneration in…
Parkinson’s Patients with Common Mutation Possibly at Earlier Onset Risk if Other Gene Defect Found
People carrying the most common Parkinson’s disease-related mutation in the LRRK2 gene may start showing symptoms at an earlier age…