Scientists have developed a new method of noninvasive electrical stimulation that can suppress tremors in people with essential tremor syndrome by interfering with the abnormal brain waves that trigger them. According to the research team, if proven effective in larger studies this new method may be adopted as a way…
Two distinct proteins previously known to play key roles in the development of tremor associated with neurodegenerative diseases now have been found to interact directly, a discovery that might lead to new therapies for tremor-related movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease. The study with that finding, “LINGO1 is a…
A gene called Ankrd16 can prevent the harmful protein aggregates that build up in neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers. Their study, “ANKRD16 prevents neuron loss caused by an editing-defective tRNA synthetase,” published in the journal Nature, adds a new layer of knowledge about the underlying…
The mechanisms that lead to progressive degenerative diseases like Parkinson’s in adulthood begin much earlier than previously thought, a mouse study suggests. In fact, they may start soon after birth, researchers said. The study, “Mutant ataxin1 disrupts cerebellar development in spinocerebellar ataxia type 1,” was published in the Journal…
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