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Inhibition of one protein clears toxic clumps seen in Parkinson's disease, study finds
A defining feature of Parkinson's disease is the clumps of alpha-synuclein protein that accumulate in the brain's motor control area, destroying dopamine-producing neurons.
11 hours ago - News Medical - 2 articles
Hope for Parkinson's patients as scientists discover how to destroy toxic clumps in their brains
Researchers from Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington DC have discovered blocking a certain protein in the brain can clear away nerve damaging build-ups.
15 hours ago - Daily Mail - 2 articles
Advanced AI and big data methods to tackle dementia
Sports concussions, Parkinson's disease, and hormone therapy for cancer - all can have memory loss as symptoms. But do the biochemical processes of each type of memory loss...
1 day ago - News Medical
Stem cells transplanted for treatment of Parkinson's disease
Japanese researchers have last week transplanted stem cells into a patient's brain as part of an experimental therapy for Parkinson's disease. The team at Kyoto University used...
2 days ago - News Medical
Scalpel-free surgery enhances quality of life for Parkinson's patients
A high-tech form of brain surgery that replaces scalpels with sound waves improved quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease that has resisted other forms of...
2 days ago - ScienceDaily
Don't stare! Monkey gaze study shows dopamine's role in response inhibition
Researchers revealed the importance of the brain's dopaminergic system for inhibiting already-planned actions. They trained monkeys to redirect their gaze towards targets newly...
2 days ago - ScienceDaily
Scalpel-free Surgery Enhances Quality of Life for Parkinson's Patients
Focused ultrasound's potential in reducing tremor in people with drug-resistant Parkinson's disease has been evaluated in a recent study.
4 days ago - Medindia Health
Why spirulina is the best nutritional supplement for people with Parkinson's
Superfoods, by definition, are food items that are packed with compounds (such as fiber, antioxidants, or fatty acids) that are considered beneficial to human health. A lot of...
4 days ago - Natural News
High-tech brain surgery improves quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease
A high-tech form of brain surgery that replaces scalpels with sound waves improved quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease that has resisted other forms of...
4 days ago - News Medical - 2 articles
MCT oil shows great promise in treating many neurological diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's take a devastating toll on all whom they touch. Watching a once vibrant and healthy person's mental and other...
5 days ago - Natural News
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