September 21, 2017
Parkinson’s Protein Alpha-Synuclein Blocks Brain Growth Factor, Research Finds
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Recent research shows that the Parkinson’s disease (PD) protein, alpha-synuclein, blocks pro-survival signals from an important brain growth factor. ... Read more
September 20, 2017
Toxoplasma Brain Parasite Modulates Signaling Pathways Common in Parkinson’s Disease
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Infection with the brain parasite Toxoplasma gondii may increase the likelihood for certain brain disorders, including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, ... Read more
September 20, 2017September 20, 2017
Stupid Question of the Day
Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge
We all are surrounded by people who mean well, people who don’t mean to come across as ignorant, but ... Read more
September 19, 2017
Another Protein Plays a Role in Spreading Harmful Alpha-synuclein in Parkinson’s, Mouse Study Shows
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Scientists have linked the clumping of alpha-synuclein protein to Parkinson’s disease, and a study in mice indicates that the ... Read more
September 18, 2017
Common Antiseptic Ingredients Disrupt Mitochondria’s Function, Impair Hormone Response, Study Finds
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Commonly used in household products, the antimicrobial agents known as quaternary ammonium compounds, or “quats,” were found to inhibit ... Read more
September 15, 2017
Algorithm Accurately Predicts Risk of Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s
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A new algorithm can accurately predict cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease patients within 10 years of disease onset, a ... Read more
September 14, 2017
AC Immune Develops Antibodies That Target Two Proteins in Parkinson’s Disease
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AC Immune has developed antibodies against two proteins that are key players in the neurodegeneration underlying Parkinson’s and other neurological diseases. ... Read more
September 13, 2017September 13, 2017
Common Antidepressant Also Delays Parkinson’s Disease Progression, MSU Researchers Show
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The antidepressant drug nortriptyline — approved more than 50 years ago for depression and nerve pain — may ... Read more
September 13, 2017September 13, 2017
Never Give In When the Going Gets Tough
Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge
Some people keep journals, some keep diaries, some record life’s events on their calendars. I have done all three. ... Read more
September 12, 2017September 12, 2017
Australian Researchers Develop New Diagnostic Tool to Spot Early Signs of Parkinson’s
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Researchers at Australia’s RMIT University have developed the first tool capable of diagnosing early signs of Parkinson’s disease even before ... Read more
September 11, 2017September 11, 2017
GeneFo Webinar to Focus on Using Humor to Manage Parkinson’s Disease
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GeneFo, an internet resource on genetic diseases, is offering a free online lecture featuring humorist and author Yvonne deSousa, ... Read more
September 8, 2017September 8, 2017
Phase 1b Trial of VY-AADC01 Gene Therapy for Advanced Parkinson’s Disease Shows Positive Results
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An ongoing Phase 1b trial of VY-AADC01, a gene therapy for the treatment of advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD), is showing ... Read more

Parkinson’s Protein Alpha-Synuclein Blocks Brain Growth Factor, Research Finds

Recent research shows that the Parkinson’s disease (PD) protein, alpha-synuclein, blocks pro-survival signals from an important brain growth factor. These findings provide new reasons why neurons degenerate and are lost ... Read more

September 20, 2017

Toxoplasma Brain Parasite Modulates Signaling Pathways Common in Parkinson’s Disease

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Infection with the brain parasite Toxoplasma gondii may increase the likelihood for certain brain disorders, including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, a systematic analysis suggests. The study, “Toxoplasma Modulates Signature Pathways ... Read more

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017

Stupid Question of the Day

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

We all are surrounded by people who mean well, people who don’t mean to come across as ignorant, but who are, nonetheless, ignorant. Especially when they are representing health ... Read more

September 19, 2017

Another Protein Plays a Role in Spreading Harmful Alpha-synuclein in Parkinson’s, Mouse Study Shows

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Scientists have linked the clumping of alpha-synuclein protein to Parkinson’s disease, and a study in mice indicates that the clumps accumulate and spread by interacting with the protein responsible ... Read more

September 18, 2017

Common Antiseptic Ingredients Disrupt Mitochondria’s Function, Impair Hormone Response, Study Finds

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Commonly used in household products, the antimicrobial agents known as quaternary ammonium compounds, or “quats,” were found to inhibit mitochondria function and to impair estrogen signaling. The findings raise ... Read more

September 15, 2017

Algorithm Accurately Predicts Risk of Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s

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A new algorithm can accurately predict cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease patients within 10 years of disease onset, a study shows. The study, “Prediction of cognition in Parkinson’s disease ... Read more

September 14, 2017

AC Immune Develops Antibodies That Target Two Proteins in Parkinson’s Disease

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AC Immune has developed antibodies against two proteins that are key players in the neurodegeneration underlying Parkinson’s and other neurological diseases. The Swiss biopharmaceutical company used its proprietary SupraAntigen platform to create the next-generation ... Read more

September 13, 2017September 13, 2017

Common Antidepressant Also Delays Parkinson’s Disease Progression, MSU Researchers Show

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The antidepressant drug nortriptyline — approved more than 50 years ago for depression and nerve pain — may also slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease by halting the formation of ... Read more

September 13, 2017September 13, 2017

Never Give In When the Going Gets Tough

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Some people keep journals, some keep diaries, some record life’s events on their calendars. I have done all three. I kept a diary as a young girl, and then ... Read more

September 12, 2017September 12, 2017

Australian Researchers Develop New Diagnostic Tool to Spot Early Signs of Parkinson’s

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Researchers at Australia’s RMIT University have developed the first tool capable of diagnosing early signs of Parkinson’s disease even before symptoms are visible — offering new prospects for more effective treatments. Their ... Read more