More evidence needed to support link between ADHD, Parkinson’s

While it appears that people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease later in life than are individuals without the neurodevelopmental disorder, further proof is needed to establish a link, according to a new systematic review. “Our review provides preliminary results that a…

New Role for Alpha-synuclein Uncovered by Researchers

The buildup of alpha-synuclein in cells and brain tissue in Parkinson’s disease patients is linked to the disruption of processes involved in degrading RNA, the template used for protein production, a study has found. The findings uncover a new biological role for the alpha-synuclein protein, its researchers said. “Our…