Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder. It occurs when certain nerve cells (neurons) in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra die or become impaired. When approximately 80 percent of neurons are damaged, the symptoms of Parkinson's disease appear. Parkinson's disease affects 1 in 100 people over the age of 60, with the average age of onset being 60 years. The risk of developing Parkinson's disease increases with age. In the United States, it is estimated that 60,000 new cases of Parkinson's disease are diagnosed each year, with 1.5 million Americans currently living with the disease.

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New protein discovery may contribute to improving the diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy Bodies

New protein discovery may contribute to improving the diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy Bodies

Parse Biosciences GigaLab to support Mount Sinai researchers in generating one of the largest Alzheimer's and Parkinson's single cell datasets

Parse Biosciences GigaLab to support Mount Sinai researchers in generating one of the largest Alzheimer's and Parkinson's single cell datasets

New PET radiotracer offers clearer view of brain inflammation

New PET radiotracer offers clearer view of brain inflammation

New 3D model reveals how nose stem cells support sense of smell

New 3D model reveals how nose stem cells support sense of smell

T cells play key role in early stages of Parkinson’s disease

T cells play key role in early stages of Parkinson’s disease

New screening method for Parkinson's analyzes odors in ear wax

New screening method for Parkinson's analyzes odors in ear wax

Equal access, unequal impact: Parkinson’s hits minorities harder in the UK

Equal access, unequal impact: Parkinson’s hits minorities harder in the UK

Rising temperatures linked to more severe sleep apnea worldwide

Rising temperatures linked to more severe sleep apnea worldwide

New 3D model reveals hidden role of stem cells in sense of smell

New 3D model reveals hidden role of stem cells in sense of smell

How Parkinson’s disease affects emotion recognition of voices

How Parkinson’s disease affects emotion recognition of voices

Using causal machine learning to identify potential ALS treatments

Using causal machine learning to identify potential ALS treatments

Symptom asymmetry influences how Parkinson’s patients process emotions

Symptom asymmetry influences how Parkinson’s patients process emotions

Brain-computer interfaces signal a new era in neurosurgery and neurorehabilitation

Brain-computer interfaces signal a new era in neurosurgery and neurorehabilitation

As cannabis users age, health risks appear to grow

As cannabis users age, health risks appear to grow

Integrating discoveries with translational science to transform Alzheimer's care

Integrating discoveries with translational science to transform Alzheimer's care

New mouse model sheds light on smell loss and neural regeneration

New mouse model sheds light on smell loss and neural regeneration

Molecular stress makes old neurons vulnerable to neurodegenerative diseases

Molecular stress makes old neurons vulnerable to neurodegenerative diseases

New discovery reveals immune molecule’s role in Alzheimer’s disease

New discovery reveals immune molecule’s role in Alzheimer’s disease

Role reversal: Millions of kids are caregivers for elders. Why their numbers might grow.

Role reversal: Millions of kids are caregivers for elders. Why their numbers might grow.

New wearable device monitors brain waste clearance during sleep

New wearable device monitors brain waste clearance during sleep

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