Higher blood levels of a specific ratio between two fats, called ceramides, may help identify people with Parkinson’s disease…
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
Alzheimer’s-related brain changes may not be a major contributor to earlier cognitive problems in people with Parkinson’s disease who…
Patients participating in a three-week digital intervention program designed to complement levodopa, the standard treatment for Parkinson’s disease, showed…
Specialists evaluating cognitive impairment in people with Parkinson’s disease rely on much more than the score from a commonly…
A pivotal clinical trial testing the light therapy device Celeste for Parkinson’s disease has wrapped up, with…
Topline results from a Phase 2 trial testing oral bezisterim as a first-line, stand-alone treatment for early Parkinson’s disease…
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A protein found in a common liverwort plant could be engineered to clear the toxic protein clumps associated with…
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…