Blood levels of selenium, associated protein may be Parkinson’s markers
Levels of the trace metal selenium and its associated proteins, called selenoproteins, are altered in the blood of adults with…
Articles by Steve Bryson, PhD
Contest leads to 5 new models of wearable sensors for freezing of gait
Five top models for a wearable sensor that can monitor and measure freezing of gait (FOG) — a sudden inability…
In Parkinson’s, adaptive DBS better than standard DBS procedure
Adaptive deep brain stimulation (DBS) outperformed traditional DBS in alleviating motor symptoms and enhancing the quality of life for…
BBSome complex guides dopamine transport; may impact Parkinson’s
A complex of proteins involved in cellular trafficking, called the BBSome, plays a role in regulating the transport of dopamine,…
Buildup of fat-like lipids may drive nerve cell loss in Parkinson’s
A buildup of fat-like lipid molecules may help to promote the inability of dopaminergic neurons, the nerve cells that are…
1 in 6 Parkinson’s cases linked to genetic variants: ROPAD data
About 15% of Parkinson’s disease cases are tied to genetic variants and nearly all are associated with the LRRK2…
Researchers find predictors of cognitive impairments over time
Cognitive function in adults with Parkinson’s disease either remains stable or progressively declines over time, according to a four-year…
STAT3 found to protect neurons, improve motor function in rat study
A protein called STAT3 protected nerve cells from degeneration and improved behavioral and motor outcomes in a rat model of…
Boosting clearance of mitochondria may help treat Parkinson’s: Study
A study reports that the proteins NAP1 and SINTBAD play a role in regulating mitophagy, a process wherein damaged mitochondria…
New visual technique could aid in early Parkinson’s diagnosis
A new visual diagnostic technique called Cap-QuIC has the potential to advance the early detection of neurodegenerative diseases, such as…