Altered speech may be the first sign of Parkinson’s disease
The diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease has shaken many lives. More than 10 million people worldwide are living with it. There is no…
The diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease has shaken many lives. More than 10 million people worldwide are living with it. There is no…
The community of microorganisms living in the human gut, known as the gut microbiome, is increasingly recognized as playing a…
The epigenetic changes linked to Parkinson’s disease – a nervous system disorder that afflicts nearly 1 million Americans – are…
Inactivation of a particular protein complex that plays a key role in keeping genes switched off leads to nerve cells…
Currently, there are no disease modifying therapies for Parkinson’s disease that can change the progression of the disease. An international…
How long someone lives with Parkinson’s disease may be down to specific gene mutations, according to new research presented today…
The human brain is lipid rich. Lipids and fatty acids contribute to many important cellular processes. Alpha-synuclein — a protein…
Neurodegenerative diseases damage and destroy neurons, ravaging both mental and physical health. Parkinson’s disease, which affects over 10 million people…
Although there is a growing trend to involve patients in clinical research, specific guiding principles for engaging individuals with Parkinson’s…
Parkinson’s disease is perhaps best known for its movement-related symptoms, particularly tremors and stiffness. But the disease is also known…
Accumulation of the biomarker p-syn in the skin distinguishes patients with Parkinson’s disease from patients with symptoms of parkinsonism due…
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can increase the benefits of aerobic exercise and improve the gait of patients with Parkinson’s…
Mutations in the gene LRRK2 have been linked to about three percent of Parkinson’s disease cases. Researchers have now found…