Targeting healthy alpha-synuclein may limit its toxic spread in brain
Lowering the levels of healthy alpha-synuclein, which is naturally found in the brain, helped to suppress the spread of this…
Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
Test for alpha-synuclein protein may help to diagnose Parkinson’s
A test to detect clumping alpha-synuclein protein in the blood — a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease — may help…
Fat levels in blood may help predict Parkinson’s symptoms, study finds
Measuring levels of lipids (fat molecules) in the blood may help predict the severity of symptoms in Parkinson’s disease,…
Blocking activin A protein prevents dyskinesia tied to levodopa in mice
Blocking the activity of a protein called activin A was shown to prevent the development of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in…
Ultrasound device used in mice may be DBS tool for Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have developed an implantable device, dubbed ImPULS, that can stimulate brain cells using high-frequency sound waves, or ultrasound, in…
Scientists develop human model of blood-brain barrier
In a first-of-its-kind development, a team of scientists created a lab model of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) surrounding the brain.
Dance for Parkinson’s benefits patients and their relatives: Study
Participating in a weekly dance class may not only help people with Parkinson’s disease improve their mobility, but also…
Addressing anxiety may aid walking problems in Parkinson’s
People with Parkinson’s disease who have clinically significant anxiety tend to walk more slowly and with shorter steps than…
Gene mutations may set stage for Parkinson’s after pesticide exposure
Variations in genes that are important for the function of lysosomes — the cellular equivalent of garbage disposals, which are…
Parkinson’s disease self-care tips include tracking, support: Study
Self-care is important for people with Parkinson’s disease, and patients should be armed with tools for tracking symptoms, keeping…