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Certain MicroRNAs Could Help Diagnose Parkinson’s, Study Suggests

Specific microRNAs that are contained in tiny, cell-derived vesicles called exosomes may be biomarkers of Parkinson’s disease, according to a study. The study, “Circulating exosomal miRNAs as diagnostic biomarkers in Parkinson’s disease,” was published in the journal European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences. MicroRNAs (miRNAs)…

Parkinson’s Foundation’s Centers of Excellence Expands Network

Offering specialized teams of health-care professionals, and the latest treatments, three centers have been added to the Centers of Excellence in Parkinson’s Care, increasing the number of facilities globally to 45, the Parkinson’s Foundation announced. The new centers include the Cleveland Clinic, the Medical University of South…

Nanobodies Could Prevent Alpha-Synuclein’s Toxic Effects in Parkinson’s, Rat Study Suggests

Antibody fragments, known as nanobodies, may be an efficient strategy to reduce abnormal alpha-synuclein protein aggregates and preserve motor function in Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, a rat study suggests. The study, “Proteasome-targeted nanobodies alleviate pathology and functional decline in an α-synuclein-based Parkinson’s disease model,”…