A protein found in a common liverwort plant could be engineered to clear the toxic protein clumps associated with…
Michela Luciano, PhD
Michela Luciano is a Science Writer at BioNews. Originally from the picturesque mountain town of L’Aquila, Italy, Michela holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Salzburg, where her research focused on the role of inflammation in acute myeloid leukemia. With a deep passion for scientific communication, Michela transitioned into her first role as Scientific Writer in 2022. Outside of work she enjoys street photography, mountain hikes, running, and spending as much time as possible outdoors.
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Articles by Michela Luciano, PhD
The weight loss commonly seen in Parkinson’s disease isn’t just about eating less. It’s about a fundamental shift in…
Six months of regular aerobic exercise can partially “normalize” disrupted brain communication in people with Parkinson’s disease, a new…
Parkinson’s disease may actually begin deep in the gut, where immune cells meant to protect the body inadvertently help…
People with Parkinson’s disease may show subtle changes in their driving abilities even when standard cognitive tests appear normal,…
A new study will investigate the long-term safety and effects of the experimental treatment buntanetap in people with Parkinson’s…
Researchers have uncovered a previously overlooked type of electrical brain activity — an irregular signal they call noise — that…
Frequently eating sweets, red meat, and processed meats appears to increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, while…
More than half of people with Parkinson’s disease take nutritional supplements, a study found. Yet fewer than half discuss…
Clario and the University of Oxford are testing a wearable device to see how effective it is at tracking subtle…