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ADHD and Parkinson’s disease linked to gene-driven brain volume

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Bronwyn Thompson

Weighing in: Brain volume in specific regions may increase the risk of neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions

Spanning nearly 100 laboratories in 45 countries, landmark research has, for the first time, shown an association between genetic brain size and neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). And while it doesn’t prove causation, it’s a big step forward in being able to assess risk factors and provide early intervention.

Category: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body & Mind

Tags: QIMR Berghofer, University of Southern California, ADHD, Parkinson’s Disease, Genetics, Diagnosis, Brain

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Parkinson’s disease may one day be treated with a shot of magnetic discs

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Ben Coxworth

This diagram illustrates how the hexagonal MENDs discs (top) are able to electrically stimulate a neuron (pink)

Although brain-implanted electrodes do help minimize the effects of Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders, implanting and activating those electrodes can be a tricky process. That’s why scientists are now developing an alternative, in the form of tiny injectable magnetic discs.

Category: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & Mind

Tags: MIT, Deep Brain Stimulation, Parkinson’s Disease

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Common drug restores youthful function to clean up aging brains

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Michael Franco

Restoring the brain's ability to drain itself of dirty fluid could go a long way toward fighting diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

A drug used to induce labor in pregnant women has been shown to reactivate tiny waste-clearing pumps in the brains of old mice. The finding could hold promise as a new way to fight Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases and overall cognitive decline.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Brain, University of Rochester, Spinal, anti-aging

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Common drug restores youthful function to clean up aging brains

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Michael Franco

Restoring the brain's ability to drain itself of dirty fluid could go a long way toward fighting diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Brain, University of Rochester, Spinal, anti-aging

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“Cat poop” brain parasite could be hijacked to deliver drugs

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Michael Irving

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Brain parasites are something that most people would naturally want to avoid, but maybe they can be used for good. A new study has found that a common brain parasite could be engineered to deliver drugs past the blood-brain barrier.

Category: Biology, Science

Tags: Brain, Blood-brain barrier, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, University of Glasgow, Parasites

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‘Bio-paper’ implant: Personalized wireless electrotherapy for Parkinson’s

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Paul McClure

A biodegradable paper can deliver wireless electrical stimulation to the brain

Therapies that deliver electrical stimulation to the brain to treat neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s have been found to be effective. To deliver this deep brain stimulation (DBS), electrodes are implanted in areas of the brain through small holes drilled in the skull. A pacemaker-like device is also inserted under the skin of the chest to power the electrodes.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Brain, Deep Brain Stimulation, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, UNIST

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World’s most powerful MRI machine captures first stunning brain scans

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Michael Irving

An image of a human brain captured with the new Iseult MRI machine at a power of 11.7 Teslas, showing the level of detail possible

The world’s most powerful MRI machine has started proving its worth, by scanning living human brains. The resulting images give an ultra high resolution glimpse into the brain, which will help us better understand the nature of consciousness and treat neurodegenerative diseases.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: MRI, Imaging, Medical Imaging, Brain, Neuroscience, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, France

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Chemotherapy brain fog cleared with simple light and sound treatment

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Michael Irving

MIT scientists have shown in mice that a simple light and sound exposure therapy can reduce symptoms of 'chemo brain,' the cognitive issues that arise during chemotherapy

If you or someone you know has gone through chemotherapy, you might be familiar with the side effect commonly called ‘chemo brain.’ Scientists have now demonstrated a simple way to protect brain cells from damage using flashing lights and sounds at a certain frequency.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Cancer, Chemotherapy, Neuroscience, Neurological, Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, Brain stimulation, Light, Sound, MIT, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis

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Daily gold nanocrystal drink promising as MS and Parkinson’s treatment

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Paul McClure

Clinical trials using orally administered gold nanoparticles produced promising results in treating neurodegenerative diseases

Phase 2 clinical trials using orally administered gold nanocrystals to treat multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease have produced promising results, restoring metabolites linked to crucial energy activity in the brain that are depleted in these neurodegenerative conditions.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Gold, Nanocrystals, Brain, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, UT Southwestern

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Cancer drug by-product may be an untapped Parkinson’s treatment

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Paul McClure

The by-product produced by the breakdown of a cancer drug may lead to a new Parkinson's disease treatment

A new study has found that a compound created by the body’s breakdown of a cancer drug has therapeutic properties. When combined with the original drug, the by-product produced a synergistic effect to inhibit prostate cancer cells; when used alone, it reduced the buildup of a toxic protein in the brain associated with Parkinson’s disease.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: metabolism, Drug, Prostate cancer, Parkinson’s Disease

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