Scientists explore role of gut-brain axis in Parkinson's, anxiety and long COVID
It affects your mood, your sleep, even your motivation to exercise. There's convincing evidence that it's the starting point ...
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Scientists make breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease research that could lead to new treatment options
Researchers have discovered more about PINK1, a protein that’s directly tied to Parkinson’s disease. A team from Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Australia has shown how the protein attaches to cell ...
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Cholesterol Metabolite Implicated in Parkinson’s Disease Pathology
The disease is characterized by the formation ... plays a pivotal role in the progression of α-synuclein pathology in Parkinson’s disease, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target ...
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Parkinson’s Disease Cases Predicted to Double by 2050: Global Study
THE GLOBAL prevalence of Parkinson’s disease is projected to more than double by 2050, reaching 25.2 million cases, with ...
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TFE3 activation shows promise for counteracting Parkinson's disease pathology
This recent study highlights the neuroprotective potential of TFE3, a transcription factor that plays a pivotal role in counteracting key pathological mechanisms associated with Parkinson's disease ...
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Parkinson's Research News
2024 — Researchers have identified a potential biomarker of Parkinson's disease progression. According to the new study, patients with a slow progression of the pathology would have a ...
10x Risk: Scientists Discover a Powerful Genetic Trigger for Parkinson’s Disease
Scientists have identified a rare genetic mutation in ITSN1 that increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease by up to tenfold, ...
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Structure of Key Parkinson’s Disease Protein, PINK1, Seen for First Time
Researchers say structure reveals many new ways to change PINK1, essentially switching it on, which will be "life-changing" for people with Parkinson’s disease.
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Study links ITSN1 gene variants to increased Parkinson's disease risk
A new study published in Cell Reports reveals a breakthrough discovery linking genetic variants in the gene ITSN1 to a significantly elevated risk of Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative condition ...