Clumps of alpha-synuclein, the protein responsible for nerve cell death in Parkinson’s disease, initially form under medium salt conditions. However, over time, these clumps, or aggregates, transform into droplets through a process called liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS), effectively preventing further clumping, or aggregation, of alpha-synuclein, a study has shown.
Scientists have discovered a link between a mutation in the CARS gene and late-onset neurological disorders with symptoms, such as movement disorder, similar to those seen in Parkinson’s disease patients. The mutation, known as CARS E795V, was identified as the cause of a neurological condition affecting nine people…
A model that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze electroencephalography (EEG)-based patterns of brain activity showed a potential to accurately diagnose Parkinson’s disease at early stages, according to a recent study from Australia. EEG, a non-invasive way of studying the brain’s electrical activity, is used to detect patterns of…
A new collaboration dubbed the Accelerating Medicines Partnership in Parkinson’s Disease and Related Disorders, or simply AMP PDRD, will work to identify specific biomarkers that can differentiate Parkinson’s from other neurodegenerative disorders with similar symptoms. The goal, according to the Foundation…
Measuring levels of lipids (fat molecules) in the blood may help predict the severity of symptoms in Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests. The study, “Prediction of motor and non-motor Parkinson’s disease symptoms using serum lipidomics and machine learning: a 2-year study,” was published in npj…
Four endurance athletes, one of whom has Parkinson’s disease, have embarked on a 2,800-mile rowing journey across the Pacific Ocean this summer. The team’s goal is to raise $28 million for Parkinson’s research through The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research(MJFF). The “Team Human Powered Potential” aims…
George Ackerman lost his mother to Parkinson’s disease in 2020 when she was 69, and he still grieves for her. But he is also driven — to honor her, to raise awareness about the neurodegenerative disorder, and to support the search for a cure. He maintains a website, hosts…
U.S. Marine Corps and Navy personnel exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE) and other industrial chemicals in drinking water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina face greater than twice the risk of experiencing accelerated Parkinson’s disease progression than individuals who were not exposed, a new study found. These findings add to…
Blocking the activity of a protein called activin A was shown to prevent the development of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease in a recent study. “By prohibiting the protein from functioning, we were able to halt the development of dyskinesia symptoms in the mouse…
Dopamine-producing nerve cells, or dopaminergic neurons, in the midbrain may play a role in the temporary storage of information in short-term memory, according to new data from a mouse study. This finding challenges the traditional understanding of these nerve cells, which were previously thought to function primarily in reward processing…
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