New vitamin K-based drug shows promise against medication-resistant epilepsy
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have formulated a vitamin K-based compound that, due to its unique structure ...
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Optogenetic stimulation of the motor cortex successfully induced arm movements in monkeys
Credit: Atushi Nambu Optogenetics is a recently developed technique that can control cellular functions by illuminating lights to the cells ...
One-time treatment generates new neurons, eliminates Parkinson’s disease in mice
Inhibiting a single gene converts many cell types directly into dopamine-producing neuronsCredit: UC San Diego Health Sciences Xiang-Dong Fu, PhD, ...
The Parkinson’s disease gut has an overabundance of opportunistic pathogens
This novel finding will enable experimental studies to determine whether and how these microbes play a role in triggering the ...
Rice team makes tiny, magnetically powered neural stimulator
Tests show 'magnetoelectric' power is viable option for clinical-grade implantsCredit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University HOUSTON -- (June 8, 2020) -- Rice ...
Open Wearables Initiative (OWEAR) releases open source software and datasets database for wearable and connected health technologies
Credit: Open Wearables Initiative Shimmer Research, a global leader in wearable technology for research applications, today announced that the Open ...
New discovery may lead to effective and natural treatment for Parkinson’s disease
Certain hormone-like compounds boost dopamine levels in the brainCredit: McLean Hospital Study Highlights The Nurr1 protein maintains the health of ...
Molecular pair offers potential for Parkinson’s treatment, finds NTU Singapore-Harvard study
Credit: NTU Singapore A promising molecular pair has offered hope that could lead to the development of a new treatment ...
Scientists find evidence of link between diesel exhaust, risk of Parkinson’s
UCLA study uncovers how air pollution can lead to damage to brain cellsCredit: UCLA Health A new UCLA study in ...
Scientists show MRI predicts the efficacy of a stem cell therapy for brain injury
First 'biomarker' for regenerative medicine may help researchers identify the people most likely to benefit from stem cell treatmentCredit: Sanford ...
New trial platform could accelerate finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease
Scientists describe the concept of a multi-arm, multi-stage (MAMS) trial for evaluating potential therapies for Parkinson's diseaseCredit: Cure Parkinson's Trust ...
KU Leuven researchers unravel protein mystery of three brain diseases
Credit: Microscopy by Anke Van der Perren The accumulation of one particular protein in the brain is at the basis ...
New research gives further evidence that autoimmunity plays a role in Parkinson’s disease
LJI scientists link immune cells to Parkinson's disease onsetCredit: La Jolla Institute for Immunology LA JOLLA--A new study co-led by ...
Being right-brained or left-brained comes down to molecular switches
Findings may explain why Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders impact one side of the body before the otherCredit: Courtesy ...