Alpha-synuclein Clumps, Tau Tangles May Have Distinct Roles
The formation of toxic clumps of the protein alpha-synuclein, a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease, was not affected by…
Articles by Steve Bryson, PhD
Light Used to Control Brain Activity, Receptors Linked to Parkinson’s
Exposing a molecule called PAI to light altered its shape, triggering an interaction with protein receptors — ones also associated with…
Gut Inflammation Linked to Brain Disease Onset in Preclinical Study
Gut inflammation could play a critical role in the onset and progression of Parkinson’s disease, a preclinical…
Work Exposure to Paraquat Doesn’t Raise Risk of Dying of Parkinson’s, Study Finds
Workplace exposure to the herbicide paraquat during its manufacture does not lead to a greater risk of dying of Parkinson’s…
Brain Cell Research on Misfolded Proteins May Lead to New Therapies
Scientists have discovered how misfolded proteins in brain cells — those carrying mutations associated with…
Xadago Helps to Ease Non-Motor Symptoms Like Apathy, Study Suggests
Known to ease motor fluctuations due to “off periods” in Parkinson’s disease, daily use of Xadago (safinamide) at…
New Exercise Recommendations Issued for Patients
New exercise recommendations have been released by the Parkinson’s Foundation and the…
Electrical Muscle Stimulation Increased Strength, Endurance
Whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) to trigger muscle contractions, improved upper and lower body strength, endurance, and hand-eye coordination in…
Gait Difficulties, Tremors May Best Predict Future Diagnosis
Computer algorithms used to analyze large medical databases found an early diagnosis of walking difficulties or tremors best…
Task Force Favors Personalized Research, Treatment Over Grouping
A review of current literature by Parkinson’s disease researchers worldwide found studies that attempted to classify the…