Michela Luciano, PhD,  Science Writer—

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.

Articles by Michela Luciano, PhD

Wearable device aims to help researchers track Parkinson’s

Clario and the University of Oxford are testing a wearable device to see how effective it is at tracking subtle changes in Parkinson’s disease, with the aim of improving clinical research. Clario’s Opal wearable sensor device has demonstrated the ability to detect motor changes faster than traditional clinical…

Immune suppression proposed as way to slow Parkinson’s progression

Suppressing the immune system to reduce brain inflammation, a known contributor to Parkinson’s disease progression, may offer a promising new strategy for slowing the disease, early trial results suggest. Specifically, azathioprine, a commonly used drug that suppresses immune activity, reduced motor symptoms and improved cognitive function in people…