Compound derived from turmeric essential oil has neuroprotective properties
A: Immunostained images of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), a dopaminergic marker, in midbrain slice cultures co-treated with IFNγ/LPS and ar-turmerone derivatives. ...
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Identified an early neuronal dysfunction in Parkinson’s that could help early diagnosis
Credit: G. Carola et al. Researchers from IDIBELL and the University of Barcelona (UB) have described that neurons derived from ...
New study gives clue to the cause, and possible treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
Zebrafish model research reveals clues about molecular triggers of Parkinson's Disease Niigata, Japan - Researchers from Brain Research Institute, Niigata ...
The Mathematical Model of the Mind
'A must read for anyone interested in theoretical studies of cortical microcircuits' What is perhaps the most wonderous and fascinating ...
Novel nano-encapsulation approach for efficient dopamine delivery in Parkinson’s treatment
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder caused by the death of dopaminergic neurons in a part of the ...
Discovery may point to Parkinson’s disease therapies
University of Guelph researchers have discovered a key way Parkinson's disease spreads in the brainCredit: University of Guelph A new ...
Organic, printable device could restore sight to the blind
'Artificial retina' created using a biomedical printing pressCredit: University of Sydney A researcher at the University of Sydney is developing ...
Researchers wirelessly record human brain activity during normal life activities
NIH BRAIN Initiative-funded study opens the door to correlating deep brain activity and behaviorCredit: Image courtesy of Starr lab, UCSF ...
Protein linked to sex differences in age-related dopamine neuron loss
Credit: Zachary Freyberg PITTSBURGH, April 28, 2021 - It is not every day that scientists come across a phenomenon so ...
New model may explain the mystery of asymmetry in Parkinson’s disease
The alpha-synuclein Origin and Connectome (SOC) model described in this Journal of Parkinson's Disease article may explain asymmetrical motor symptoms ...
Which Parkinson’s symptoms do patients most want to see improved by treatment?
A survey by Parkinson's UK identifies which aspects of the condition matter most to patients. These findings have implications for ...
Mechanism of abnormal movements induced by drug treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Credit: Hiromi Sano Okazaki, Japan -mm dd, 2021--Many people with Parkinson's disease develop abnormal movements called L-DOPA induced dyskinesia, a ...
Parkinson’s discovery points to possible future treatment approaches
More than 20 years after the discovery of the parkin gene linked to young-onset Parkinson's disease, researchers at The Ottawa ...
Study shows why crossing obstacles is difficult for patients with Parkinson’s disease
The scientists detected incapacities related to gait timing and foot placement. Their discoveries serve as a basis for the development ...
Unraveling the mysteries of sleep disorders in multiple system atrophy
New study shows that in multiple system atrophy, sleep disorders are a common but scarcely studied symptom associated with disease ...
New blueprint of brain connections reveals extensive reach of central regulator
Map of basal ganglia connectivity uncovers key links with implications for range of disordersCredit: Lauren McElvain / Kleinfeld lab / ...
Distinct Parkinson’s disease symptoms tied to different brain pathways
Identification of neural circuits clarifies motor vs. cognitive symptoms, aiding efforts to improve treatmentsCredit: Lim Lab, UC San Diego Parkinson's ...
Parkinson’s gene may impair how new neurons are made throughout our lifetime
Credit: University of Sheffield A pioneering study, published in Scientific Reports, found that the Parkinon's gene PINK1 is important for ...
Cholesterol accumulation contributes to genetic movement disorder
Family finds hope in research breakthrough for rare diagnosisCredit: Greenwood Genetic Center Greenwood, SC (March 22, 2021) - A research ...
Parkinson’s disease: When molecular guardians need to be protected
Credit: Nicola Roverato, University of Konstanz Parkinson's disease is the second most common, age-related, neurodegenerative disease: In Germany alone, about ...
