In this image of the parafascicular (PF) thalamus, the blue cells participate in reward processing/depression, the red cells are critical for motor learning, and the…
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Researchers found that people who tested positive for COVID-19 had a 4.8 times increased risk of intracerebral hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain), 3.5 times increased…
The researchers showed that the systemic administration of the new drug alters neurobehavior in mice, reducing anxiety-like behavior. It also provides a promising landscape for…
Thomas Jefferson University researchers discovered that the SARS-CoV-2 virus could increase the risk of brain cell death found in Parkinson’s disease. According to a recent…
A graphic depicts the “two faces of alpha-synuclein” and the transition from normal states (upper, organized molecular machines on a well-defined grid) to pathologic states…
Researchers discovered that supplementing a diet with the sea organisms Ascidiacea, also known as sea squirts, reverses some of the main signs of aging in…
A study reveals one of the reasons why neurons die in Parkinson’s patients According to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, around 7 million individuals worldwide suffer…
According to new research, the neurotransmitter dopamine is involved in recognizing emotion. The reward neurotransmitter also contributes to social cognition. The neurotransmitter dopamine, famous for…
According to neuroscientists, new research suggests that a specific gene commonly associated with Parkinson’s may be behind vocal-related symptoms that are typical of the disease.…
The new research describes the implantation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to replace dopamine-producing neurons destroyed by Parkinson’s disease. Such cells not only survive…
Researchers have demonstrated that some stress may be good for cells, finding a novel mechanism that may aid in preventing the build-up of protein tangles,…
Coffee may reduce the risk of some cancers, act as an anti-depressant, reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and lower the risk of…
Animal studies show live biotherapeutic produced by gut-healthy probiotic bacteria is safe, reduces treatment complications. Researchers have engineered probiotic bacteria that can synthesize the dopamine…
New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute collaborates with Google Research to identify new cellular characteristics of disease in skin cells from Parkinson’s patients.…
Disruptions in the fission of mitochondria, the structures within cells that make energy, are behind a host of other ailments, including cancer, diabetes, and heart…
Parkinson’s disease is not usually seen as an autoimmune disease. Credit: Courtesy of Leterrier, NeuroCyto Lab, INP, Marseille, France LJI Scientists uncover new targets for…
People who have had a heart attack are at increased risk of stroke and vascular dementia; however, a new study found they may be less…
A team at Scripps Research reveals details into how Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia spread in the brain. In neurons, the LC3 protein (green)…
3 or more servings per week of berries, red wine (flavonoids) linked to better odds of survival. A new study shows that people with Parkinson’s…
The new peptide shows promise as a drug precursor to treat Parkinson’s disease, often known for its distinctive hand tremors. A peptide known to prevent…