Anew Medical said it will advance clinical development of its Klotho gene therapy program to prevent or stop the progression of neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease. Initial data suggest that maintaining high levels of the Klotho protein in the body may help people live longer and healthier…

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is offering  complimentary vocal music workshops to patients with neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. The workshops, which begin Oct. 26, will address patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs, and are designed to teach patients how the voice works, how…

A protein called osteonectin may be implicated in Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, according to a computer-based analysis. The study, “In silico method for identification of novel copper and iron metabolism proteins in various neurodegenerative disorders,” was published  in the journal NeuroToxicology. Excessive production of copper and…

Understanding how two proteins, both enzymes, work to disassemble “stress granules” — clumps of molecules that form when cells are stressed by external factors — may help in developing treatments for Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative disorders by creating enzymes that mimic their work, researchers report. The study, “Deubiquitylases…

Microorganisms living in the gut can influence the progression of neurodegenerative diseases through two types of brain cells, and understanding more about how they suppress inflammation could lead to new therapies for diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s, a study found. The research, “Microglial control…

Researchers found that clumps of faulty protein involved in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease cause brain damage by invading and rupturing small vesicles in neurons. The study, “Endocytic vesicle rupture is a conserved mechanism of cellular invasion by amyloid proteins,” published in the journal Acta Neuropathologica, bring…

The rare lysosomal storage disorder Krabbe’s disease is caused by an enzyme deficiency and has been found to have surprising similarities with neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson’s disease. Establishing this connection can be a valuable tool for developing novel therapeutic targets and new biomarkers for identifying patients at risk for developing Parkinson’s.

Patients with rosacea may be at an increased risk of new-onset Parkinson’s disease, according to a Danish population study, “Exploring the Association Between Rosacea and Parkinson Disease: A Danish Nationwide Cohort Study,” published in JAMA Neurology. Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized…