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Cholesterol transport protein emerges as possible target for Parkinson's treatment
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition that causes the progressive loss of dopamine-producing neurons in a brain region called the substantia nigra. Its characteristic symptoms include tremors, slowed movements, rigid muscles and difficulties with balance.
Read at Medical Xpress →Nearly 75% of former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had CTE, analysis estimates
A new study led by Boston University researchers estimates that nearly 75% of all NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) neuropathology. …
Read at Medical Xpress →New microscopy technology may help detect neurological diseases before neurons die
Scientists studying amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases are getting unprecedented views inside brain cells, using powerful new microscopes to uncover changes that may begin long before neurons die. …
Read at Medical Xpress →Low daily step counts linked to dementia, Parkinson's and stroke
Your fitness tracker may reveal more than your daily step count. It could also offer clues about your future brain health. Researchers analyzed a year's worth of Fitbit data from more than 22,000 adults, ages 40 and older…
Read at Medical Xpress → Archived copy (23 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveDrug combination that reduces oxygen levels in tissues improves Parkinson's symptoms in mice
In a new study, Broad Institute researchers report that two small-molecule chemicals that reduce oxygen delivery to cells improved symptoms of neurodegeneration in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease. …
Read at Medical Xpress →Increasing protective protein suppresses Parkinson's-linked buildup, more than doubling lifespan in mouse model
Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. Over the last 30 years, studies have shown that a protein called alpha-synuclein abnormally aggregates in people with Parkinson's disease…
Read at Medical Xpress → Archived copy (13 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveManaging misfolded proteins to prevent Parkinson's disease
The protein alpha-synuclein is abundant in healthy brains and plays an important role in enabling communication between nerve cells. However, under certain conditions, misfolded alpha-synuclein proteins can accumulate into toxic clumps inside neurons. …
Read at Medical Xpress →Brain responses to heartbeat are altered in patients with iRBD
Isolated REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD), a condition characterized by strong physical reactions to vivid, often violent dreams, is one of the earliest warning signs of brain changes seen in Parkinson's disease or dementia with Lewy bodies…
Why it matters: Isolated REM sleep behavior disorder serves as one of the earliest warning signs of brain changes seen in Parkinson's disease or dementia with Lewy bodies.
Read at Medical Xpress →Chronic traumatic encephalopathy should be recognized as a distinct cause of dementia, study finds
The largest study of its kind from the Boston University CTE Center reveals that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) should be recognized as a new cause of dementia. …
Why it matters: The largest study of its kind reveals that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) should be recognized as a new cause of dementia.
Read at Medical Xpress → Archived copy (27 Jan 2026), Internet ArchiveKey phospholipid points to potential treatment for vascular dementia
A possible new treatment for impaired brain blood flow and related dementias is on the horizon. Research by scientists at the University of Vermont Robert Larner…
Why it matters: Research by scientists at the University of Vermont Robert Larner points to a potential treatment for impaired brain blood flow and vascular dementia.
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