Defects in chaperone proteins that interact with alpha-synuclein and work as a type of “molecular bodyguard” may help drive the…
Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
Changes in facial expression are limited by Parkinson’s disease, and people with PD also are less able than others to…
Implantable electrodes made of glassy carbon may be safer for use in MRI scans than traditional electrodes made of…
A medical device worn in the ear can help people with Parkinson’s speak louder and more clearly, by working on…
Video games carefully designed to improve the upper limbs — including grip strength, dexterity, and coordination — may be a…
There currently is not enough data to support the use of fecal transplants as a treatment in Parkinson’s disease,…
A calcium channel called Cav2.3 plays a role in neuronal death, and may be a useful therapeutic target in Parkinson’s…
A new biosensor system may make it easier to monitor stem cells changing into mature cells like neurons, which could…
Studies on gut bacteria in Parkinson’s disease differ in their findings and important methodological details, according to a new review…
Parkinson’s disease may be classified by into two distinct subtypes based on where in the nervous system the disease starts,…