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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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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

Category: Medical, Science

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

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GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may pivot to treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Bronwyn Thompson

Scientists are still discovering the potential medical 'superpowers' of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs

In yet another surprise attribute of the new class of obesity drugs, scientists have found that GLP-1 receptor agonists can also subdue brain inflammation, giving them a potential ‘superpower’ in the fight against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: University of Toronto, Ozempic, GLP1, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Inflammatory, Brain, Dementia

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Tiny injected m-Torquers could magnetically treat Parkinson’s disease

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Ben Coxworth

The m-Torquers are nanoscale magnets tagged with antibodies which cause them to stick to neurons like these

When it comes to the treatment of severe Parkinson’s disease, electrical deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a commonly used technique. It does have some serious drawbacks, however, which is why scientists are now looking to tiny wirelessly activated magnets instead.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: American Chemical Society, Yonsei University, Parkinson’s Disease, Treatment, Brain, Magnetism

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Novel ‘Chimera’ drug targets the ‘undruggable’ Parkinson’s protein

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Paul McClure

Researchers have developed a novel two-headed drug to treat Parkinson's disease

Inspired by a creature from Greek mythology, researchers have created a ‘two-headed’ drug that prevents the production of the toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s disease before destroying the RNA machinery that makes it. The novel drug may be a way of slowing or even stopping the disease’s progression.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, RNA, Protein, Drug, Scripps Research Institute

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Assistive “anti-freeze” exoskeleton keeps Parkinson’s patients walking

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Ben Coxworth

A prototype of the planned commercial version of the gait-freeze-eliminating exoskeleton

People with Parkinson’s disease frequently develop a problem known as “gait freeze,” in which their legs simply stop stepping forward as they’re walking. A new powered exoskeleton, however, has proven to be very effective at keeping such individuals’ legs going.

Category: Good Thinking, Lifestyle

Tags: Exoskeleton, Assistive Technologies, Parkinson’s Disease, Harvard, Boston University, Walk

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Stem cell breakthrough may mean better treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Paul McClure

Researchers genetically engineered stem cells to generate more dopamine-producing neurons, making for more effective Parkinson's disease cell therapy

Researchers have genetically engineered stem cells so that they differentiate into greater numbers of the specific dopamine-producing neurons needed for effective Parkinson’s disease cell therapy. The method could also be used to generate other types of brain cells to treat a range of disorders.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Stem Cells, Genetic engineering

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