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Study unravels widespread tumor suppression mechanism that halts cancer metastasis

According to a study by The Wistar Institute, the tumor suppressor Parkin, whose levels are reduced in different cancer types, causes acute metabolic and oxidative stress, suppresses mitochondrial trafficking, and blocks tumor cell movement, reducing primary and metastatic tumor growth.

26 Aug 2021

Athletes with history of concussions may show subtle and chronic brain changes

A new study suggests athletes with a history of concussion may show more brain injury from a later concussion, particularly in middle regions of the brain that are more susceptible to damage, when compared to athletes with no history of concussion.

26 Aug 2021

Aerobic exercise combined with tDCS improves the gait of Parkinson's patients

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can increase the benefits of aerobic exercise and improve the gait of patients with Parkinson's disease immediately after a session. Step time variability decreases, reaction time shortens, and executive control of gait is enhanced.

25 Aug 2021

Atomic-level imaging of infectious prions reveals new therapeutic targets for untreatable diseases

The highest-ever resolution imaging of an infectious prion provides the first atomic-level data of how these abnormal proteins are assembled to cause fatal neurodegenerative diseases in people and animals - and how they can be potentially targeted by new therapies.

24 Aug 2021

Scientists identify the main components driving amyloid beta-associated synapse degeneration

Healthy adult brains are endowed with a vast number of synapses, structures that relay signals across nerve cells to enable communications, information processing and storage throughout the nervous system.

18 Aug 2021

Study finds a lower rate of stroke among immigrants to Canada than long-term residents

Immigrants to Canada have a 33% lower rate of stroke than long-term residents, according to a study published in the August 18, 2021, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

18 Aug 2021

Study examines the use of wearable technologies and telehealth to treat Parkinson's patients

Wearable health technologies are vastly popular with people wanting to improve their physical and mental health. Everything from exercise, sleep patterns, calories consumed and heart rhythms can be tracked by a wearable device.

18 Aug 2021

Researchers uncover new mitochondrial recycling pathway that may be linked to Parkinson’s disease

Scientists have long known that living cells are master recyclers, constantly breaking down old parts and building them back up into new molecular machines.

6 Aug 2021

Key protein linked to both physical fitness in youth and diseases of old age

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have added to evidence that a protein called CaMKII improves strength, endurance, muscle health and fitness in young animals.

4 Aug 2021

Study shows pharmacological rescue of mitochondrial defect related to Parkinson's disease

Treating mice that have a Parkinson's disease-causing mutation with a small molecule compound restores the removal of damaged mitochondria from their brain cells, shows a study published today in eLife.

3 Aug 2021

Latin American and Caribbean research contributions to tackle challenges posed by brain diseases

Every year there are nearly ten million new cases of dementia globally, of which Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is the most common form, accounting for around 60-70% of cases.

2 Aug 2021

People with metabolic syndrome may be at higher risk for second stroke, death

People with larger waistlines, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome may be at higher risk for having a second stroke and even dying than people who do not have metabolic syndrome, according to a meta-analysis published in the July 28, 2021, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

28 Jul 2021

Foods high in flavonoids may lower risk of cognitive decline

A new study shows that people who eat a diet that includes at least half a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids like strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples may have a 20% lower risk of cognitive decline.

28 Jul 2021

Natural compound prevents, reverses brain damage linked to Parkinson's disease in mice

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have added to evidence that the compound farnesol, found naturally in herbs, and berries and other fruits, prevents and reverses brain damage linked to Parkinson's disease in mouse studies.

28 Jul 2021

Novel microfluidic device used to manipulate major whey protein

After gaining world attention by 'unboiling' egg protein, Flinders University scientists have now used an Australian-made novel thin film microfluidic device to manipulate Beta-lactoglobulin (β-lactoglobulin), the major whey protein in cow's, sheep's and other mammals.

26 Jul 2021

Study reveals the implication of lysosomes in the spread of Parkinson’s disease

Over the last few decades, neurodegenerative diseases became one of the top 10 global causes of death. Researchers worldwide are making a strong effort to understand neurodegenerative diseases pathogenesis, which is essential to develop efficient treatments against these incurable diseases.

23 Jul 2021

Investigational antipsychotic treatment offers sustained benefits for people with dementia-related psychosis

Evidence of the sustained benefits of an investigational antipsychotic treatment for people with dementia-related psychosis has been published.

22 Jul 2021

New digital health technologies could lead to better care for Parkinson’s disease

The use of digital health technologies across health care and drug development has accelerated. A new paper titled "Digital Progression Biomarkers as Novel Endpoints in Clinical Trials: A Multistakeholder Perspective," co-authored by experts across diverse disciplines, highlights how new remote monitoring technologies present a tremendous opportunity to advance digital medicine in health care even further, specifically in Parkinson's disease.

20 Jul 2021

Component derived from turmeric essential oil exhibits neuroprotective effects

Researchers from Kumamoto University, Japan have found that a component derived from turmeric essential oil, aromatic turmerone (ar-turmerone), and its derivatives act directly on dopaminergic nerves to create a neuroprotective effect on tissue cultures of a Parkinson's disease model.

14 Jul 2021

Static magnetic field from MRI scanner decreases blood-brain barrier opening volume

MRI-guided focused ultrasound combined with microbubbles can open the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and allow therapeutic drugs to reach the diseased brain location under the guidance of MRI.

13 Jul 2021

Parkinson's Disease News and Research

Latest Parkinson's Disease News and Research

Study unravels widespread tumor suppression mechanism that halts cancer metastasis

Athletes with history of concussions may show subtle and chronic brain changes

Aerobic exercise combined with tDCS improves the gait of Parkinson's patients

Atomic-level imaging of infectious prions reveals new therapeutic targets for untreatable diseases

Scientists identify the main components driving amyloid beta-associated synapse degeneration

Study finds a lower rate of stroke among immigrants to Canada than long-term residents

Study examines the use of wearable technologies and telehealth to treat Parkinson's patients

Researchers uncover new mitochondrial recycling pathway that may be linked to Parkinson’s disease

Key protein linked to both physical fitness in youth and diseases of old age

Study shows pharmacological rescue of mitochondrial defect related to Parkinson's disease

Latin American and Caribbean research contributions to tackle challenges posed by brain diseases

People with metabolic syndrome may be at higher risk for second stroke, death

Foods high in flavonoids may lower risk of cognitive decline

Natural compound prevents, reverses brain damage linked to Parkinson's disease in mice

Novel microfluidic device used to manipulate major whey protein

Study reveals the implication of lysosomes in the spread of Parkinson’s disease

Investigational antipsychotic treatment offers sustained benefits for people with dementia-related psychosis

New digital health technologies could lead to better care for Parkinson’s disease

Component derived from turmeric essential oil exhibits neuroprotective effects

Static magnetic field from MRI scanner decreases blood-brain barrier opening volume

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