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For the first time, dopamine regulation has been mapped in real time, deep inside the brains of three humans, revealing how the brain neurotransmitter plays an essential role in not just recognizing rewards but learning from mistakes.
Tags: Wake Forest University, Neuroscience, Neural Network, Depression, ADHD, Parkinson’s Disease
Continue reading In a first, human study shows how dopamine teaches our brain new tricks
Because of the logistics and invasive procedures involved, many people put off getting tested for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Thanks to a new portable device, however, such testing could soon be performed non-invasively at just about any location.
Tags: UC San Diego, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Neurological, Diagnostic devices
Continue reading Portable device detects Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s biomarkers on the spot
There are currently dozens of different molecules and compounds at trial stage, as scientists across the globe search for the knockout anti-aging drug, but most have a common thread: finding a way to keep our old cells firing on all cylinders, while simultaneously making sure they remain savvy microbiological recyclers.
Tags: Buck Institute, anti-aging, Age-Related, Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Brain, Muscle
Continue reading Drop the MIC: Natural compound could extend life, rejuvenate cells
While its movements are slow and gentle, Tai Chi is actually a martial art. Now, a new study shows that it can not only help people learn movements grounded in self defense, but it can also help them fight back against the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Neuroscience, Exercise, Parkinson
Continue reading 5-Year study shows Tai Chi could help counter Parkinson’s advance
Researchers have gained new insights into largely overlooked circular RNAs in brain cells and the crucial role they play in diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. In addition to providing valuable information about the molecular mechanisms underlying these conditions, their findings open the door to developing diagnostic tests and treatments for them.
Tags: RNA, Brain, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Continue reading Mysterious circular RNA linked to Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s disease
Australian National University (ANU) physicists have combined nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and molecular biology to design a novel method that looks for Alzheimer’s disease protein markers in blood. These markers are tell-tale signs of early neurodegeneration, and early detection is so far the best defense we have in order to effectively intervene in Alzheimer’s progression. While there’s no cure for the disease, a 20-year jump on symptoms first appearing has the potential to significantly change health outcomes.
Tags: Australian National University, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Neuroscience, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Nano, Nanotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
Continue reading Simple test predicts Alzheimer’s risk, 20 years before symptoms show
A new study has revealed how the mutated proteins that are a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease spread and aggregate in the brain. The finding opens the door to developing a way of halting the disease’s progression and may be useful in tackling other neurodegenerative diseases caused by protein aggregation.
Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Protein, Neurological
Continue reading Study reveals how mutated protein invades the brain in Parkinson’s
A new study has found that particular gastrointestinal disorders are associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The research provides further evidence to support the hypothesis that the neurodegenerative disorder begins in the gut.
Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Mayo Clinic, Neurological, Dementia
Continue reading Four gut disorders associated with increased Parkinson’s risk
For the first time, scientists have identified a marker in the retina that may lead to the development of Parkinson’s disease, and it may be detected years prior to diagnosis.
Tags: University College London, Eye, Retina, Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinson, Alzheimer’s Disease, Strokes, Heart Disease, Schizophrenia, 3D Scanning, Optogenetics
Continue reading Eye scan may detect Parkinson’s up to 7 years before it’s diagnosed
For people with Parkinson’s disease, the simple act of walking can require constant mental vigilance to maintain balance and avoid falling, which is exhausting. Researchers have now developed a free smartphone app that helps people with Parkinson’s improve their gait and coordination and reduce the likelihood of falls, all while providing important exercise.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Walk, Apps, University of New South Wales
Continue reading Step in the right direction: App helps Parkinson’s sufferers walk better