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Editing Parkinson's disease—discovery of an inflammatory RNA editing enzyme
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder in which the α-synuclein protein abnormally aggregates within brain cells, causing neuronal damage. Through international collaboration, researchers at KAIST have ...
May 2, 2025
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Detecting Parkinson's disease with a simple retinal exam
Could it be possible to diagnose Parkinson's disease with the help of a simple retinal exam? The idea should be seriously considered, according to a study published in the May issue of Neurobiology of Disease by researchers ...
May 1, 2025
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Existing treatments may help fight symptoms of severe form of muscular dystrophy
A new study led by researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) suggests that currently available therapies may help control chronic muscle inflammation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a severe condition that ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Research on α-synuclein PET imaging illuminates path to earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
In an article published in Genomic Psychiatry, researchers from Fudan University and Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine highlight remarkable advances in the development of positron emission tomography (PET) ...
Apr 30, 2025
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First 'smart,' wearable, pediatric soft exoskeleton provides mobility for children with motor difficulties
Just one look at the next-generation lightweight, soft exoskeleton for children with cerebral palsy reveals the powerful role technology can play in solving global challenges and improving lives.
Apr 29, 2025
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'Magic mushrooms' show promise for improving motor function and mood in Parkinson's patients
Psilocybin, a natural compound found in certain mushrooms, has shown promise in treating depression and anxiety. UC San Francisco researchers wanted to know if it could be used to help Parkinson's patients who often experience ...
Apr 29, 2025
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New insight into how the brain switches gears could help Parkinson's patients
New USC research offers an unseen insight into how the brain shifts gears. The researchers have discovered that our innate ability to make quick changes in motor function is the result of a unique brain mechanism.
Apr 28, 2025
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Spinal fluid biomarker offers early and accurate Parkinson's disease diagnosis
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that is usually diagnosed in its late stage on the basis of clinical symptoms, mainly motor disorders. By this point, however, the brain is already severely and irreparably ...
Apr 25, 2025
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Metabolic driver of Parkinson's disease offers new target for treatment
Researchers have identified a key enzyme driving forms of Parkinson's disease, and have shown how blocking it restores normal function in animal and cell models, offering a promising new drug target for the condition.
Apr 24, 2025
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ATP prevents harmful aggregation of proteins associated with Parkinson's and ALS, scientists discover
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) are debilitating conditions that affect millions of people worldwide every year. These pathologies are notoriously difficult ...
Apr 23, 2025
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Damaged cell 'trash cans' may contribute to Parkinson's disease
Scientists have uncovered more than 20 genes whose mutations cause familial forms of Parkinson's disease. One of these genes is known as VPS13C, and mutations in this gene may contribute to the disease's onset by causing ...
Apr 22, 2025
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Smart brain implants are helping people with Parkinson's and other disorders
Although the brain is our most complex organ, the ways to treat it have historically been rather simple. Typically, surgeons lesioned (damaged) a structure or a pathway in the hope that this would "correct the imbalance" ...
Apr 22, 2025
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Cerebral palsy medications given to adults may not match needs
Pain and symptom management are important parts of caring for adults living with cerebral palsy.
Apr 17, 2025
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Stem cell therapy potentially a safe and effective way to treat Parkinson's disease
Two independent clinical trials demonstrate the safety of stem cell therapies for Parkinson's disease. The papers, published in Nature this week, investigate the use of cells derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells ...
Apr 16, 2025
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How mobility assistance dogs can improve quality of life in children with cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy often have difficulty walking, which can affect their relationships with peers and overall quality of life. People with visual impairment can experience similar difficulties with balance, spatial ...
Apr 16, 2025
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AI tool unlocks longstanding misfolding mystery behind Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases
A novel artificial intelligence (AI) tool has revealed how disease-linked proteins misfold into harmful structures, a key advance in understanding neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Apr 15, 2025
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AI-powered video analysis tool improves monitoring of Parkinson's movement symptoms
A University of Florida researcher has developed an open-source computer program that uses artificial intelligence to analyze videos of patients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. The tool, called VisionMD, ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Painkillers, statins, and beta blockers may delay Parkinson's onset by years: Study
In a new Cedars-Sinai study of Parkinson's disease patients, those who had taken common medications to control pain, blood pressure, diabetes or cholesterol saw their symptoms begin years later than patients who never took ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Medial temporal lobectomy aids seizure outcomes in epilepsy
Medial temporal lobectomy is effective in improving seizure outcomes among patients with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy, according to a study published online March 6 in Cureus.
Apr 14, 2025
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RNA-based blood test identifies Parkinson's before symptoms appear
Researchers have developed a simple and cost-effective blood test capable of detecting Parkinson's disease long before symptoms emerge, comparing the current state of diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases to the fight against ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Key genes in Parkinson's disease discovered using CRISPR technology
A longstanding mystery in Parkinson's disease research has been why some individuals carrying pathogenic variants that increase their risk of PD go on to develop the disease, while others who also carry such variants do not. ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Discovery of α-synuclein's 'fuzzy coat' mechanism offers new insights into Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease (PD) and Lewy body dementia (LBD) are incurable and progressive neurodegenerative disorders, with some overlapping symptoms. An estimated 10 million people worldwide live with PD, while the figure for ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Discovery reveals protein involved in Parkinson's disease also drives skin cancer
A small protein involved in neurodegeneration leading to Parkinson's disease also drives a type of skin cancer known as melanoma, new research led by Oregon Health & Science University finds.
Apr 9, 2025
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Parkinson's disease researchers develop cellular 'invisibility cloak' to protect neural grafts
Florey researchers have engineered a way to fool the immune system into accepting neural grafts as part of the body, rather than attacking them as foreign objects.
Apr 9, 2025
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Early Parkinson's symptoms often mistaken for normal aging
Parkinson's disease is often seen as a condition that primarily affects older adults. In reality, it can impact people at any age, with 10–20% of cases appearing before the age of 50, and about half of those are diagnosed ...
Apr 9, 2025
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