This spring was a soggy one in southwestern Ontario, and nobody loves the damp more than big, black carpenter ants. An army of them invaded our house, so I spent a couple weeks stepping, stomping, and trying to poison the little monsters. They were everywhere, but mostly, they loved our…
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Researchers in Texas have discovered a promising therapeutic target for neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Using a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, they found that blocking the stress sensor GADD45G in astrocytes, which are star-shaped cells that support neurons, reduced the buildup of toxic proteins…
CAP-003, a gene therapy for Parkinson’s disease associated with GBA mutations, has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for testing in clinical trials. These mutations are the most common genetic risk factor for Parkinson’s. With this FDA clearance, developer Capsida Biotherapeutics plans to launch a…
Parkinson’s disease patients in a pilot study testing the effects of equine-associated therapy report that they enjoy working with horses, while researchers say they hope results from the program will provide evidence of its benefits. “We hope to show there is effectiveness in this type of treatment to apply…
Stimulating nerve cells in a region of the brain involved in processing sound and emotions may help ease motor symptoms such as those caused by Parkinson’s disease, without unwanted side effects on emotional response, according to a study in rats. While it’s still early to understand if these…
Casma Therapeutics said it will develop CSM-101 as a potential disease-modifying oral treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease and Gaucher disease. CSM-101 is a first-in-class small molecule designed to activate the calcium channel TRPML1, a key regulator of lysosomal function and autophagy, a process in which cells deliver…
Becoming educated and informed about Parkinson’s is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
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There is no cure for Parkinson’s yet, but there are treatments that can help manage the disease. Learn more about current therapeutic approaches here.
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