Margarida Maia, PhD,  science writer—

Margarida is a biochemist (University of Porto, Portugal) with a PhD in biomedical sciences (VIB and KULeuven, Belgium). Her main interest is science communication. She is also passionate about design and the dialogue between art and science.

Articles by Margarida Maia

Vitamin biotin eases symptoms of parkinsonism in fruit flies: Study

Biotin (vitamin B7) supplementation may offer protection against manganese-induced brain cell damage, according to a recent study. Manganese is a naturally occurring metal that can cause manganism, a condition characterized by parkinsonism-like symptoms, such as tremors and cognitive issues. In the study led by Souvarish Sarkar, PhD, an assistant…

Music beats improve walking in Parkinson’s rehabilitation: Study

A mobile application that detects a person’s natural walking pace and provides real-time, beat-synchronized music for at-home rehabilitation improved walking in Parkinson’s disease patients, both during daily activities and in tests without music cues, a study found. The study, “Gait ecological assessment in persons with Parkinson’s disease engaged…