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Grow-your-own stem cells may repair Parkinson’s damage

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

Parkinson's disease patients may one day use their own cells to regrow neurons

A new stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease is one step closer to human trials after scientists were able to successfully rebuild neural damage in an animal model.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Cardiff University, Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinson, Neural Network, Stem Cells, Regenerative Medicine

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Parkinson’s discovery opens door to new targeted therapies

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

Scientists have uncovered a cellular mechanism that could help treat familial Parkinson's disease

Around a million Americans are living with Parkinson’s disease, the neurological condition that greatly, and most often progressively, affects the dopamine-producing powerhouse area of the brain, the substantia nigra. While there is no cure, medication is generally aimed at substituting or boosting dopamine, which can help lessen the movement-impairment that comes with the debilitating disease.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Northwestern University, Parkinson’s Disease, Genetics, Parkinson, Neurological, Cellular, Brain

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“Unconventional” mechanism underlying Parkinson’s disease discovered

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Paul McClure

Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which the protein optineurin creates 'garbage bags' (green) around damaged mitochondria (red), marking them for removal

We may be one step closer to developing a treatment for Parkinson’s disease, thanks to new Australian research that has discovered how a protein called optineurin works in a distinct way to clear damaged mitochondria from the brain.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Cells, Protein, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

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Machine learning tool may diagnose Parkinson’s years before symptoms appear

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Paul McClure

New research has used a specially-designed machine learning algorithm to identify unique combinations of metabolites that may be able to detect Parkinson’s disease early

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is growing more rapidly than any other neurological disease, which makes its early detection so important. Researchers have developed a new machine-learning tool that shows promise as a way of detecting the disease early.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, metabolism, Machine Learning, Neural Network, University of New South Wales, Boston University

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Gut bacteria linked to Parkinson’s, paves way for targeted treatment

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Paul McClure

A new study has linked a species of gut bacteria to the development of Parkinson's disease

A new study has found that a species of gut bacteria cause the destructive nerve cell ‘clumps’ that are a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease. The discovery opens the door to the development of targeted treatments for this debilitating disease.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Gut Bacteria, University of Helsinki, Microbiome, Bacteria

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Boxing may KO early Parkinson’s Disease progression, improve quality of life

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Paul McClure

A new study has found that boxing solo may slow the progression and reduce the severity of early-stage Parkinson's Disease

When you think of boxing, you probably don’t think of it helping slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. But a new study has shown that boxing may be of benefit to those with Parkinson’s Disease.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Boxing, Brain, Edith Cowan University

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High-tech earbud may detect Alzheimer’s far earlier than ever before

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Ben Coxworth

The ear-EEG could detect Alzheimer's- or Parkinson's-related sleep patterns up to 15 years before more obvious symptoms occur

It is believed that long before Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s diseases present more obvious symptoms, the disorders may be noticeable in subtle changes to a person’s sleep patterns. A new project aims to see if such telltale changes could be detected by a small earbud-like device, allowing action to be taken much sooner.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Aarhus University, Wearable, Earbuds, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, EEG

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Gene mutation that ups Parkinson’s risk also inhibits cellular cleanup

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Paul McClure

Queensland researchers have discovered that the gene mutation that increases the risk of Parkinson's disease also causes a build-up of debris in brain cells

Believed to be caused by a mix of genetic and environmental factors, Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the central nervous system, particularly the motor system, resulting in tremors, rigidity, and difficulty walking. New research has found that a gene associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease also contributes to one of the hallmarks of the disease.

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Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Genetics, Debris, University of Queensland

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A Low Budget DIY Vibrotactile Stimulator For Experimental CRS

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Dave Rowntree

Modern techniques of Coordinated Reset Stimulation (CRS), which is usually administered with invasive deep brain stimulation, can have a miraculous effect on those suffering from Parkinson’s disease. However, the CRS …read more Continue reading A Low Budget DIY Vibrotactile Stimulator For Experimental CRS→