Parkinson's Research News
July 5, 2025
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July 3, 2025 Stanford researchers discovered that dialing down an overactive enzyme, LRRK2, can regrow lost cellular “antennae” in key brain cells, restoring vital dopamine communication and neuroprotective signals in a mouse model of genetic Parkinson’s. ...
June 30, 2025 Scientists have uncovered a surprising sugar-related mechanism inside brain cells that could transform how we fight Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It turns out neurons don’t just store sugar ...
June 29, 2025 Deleting a gene called PTEN in certain brain cells disrupts the brain’s fear circuitry and triggers anxiety-like behavior in mice — key traits seen in autism. Researchers mapped how this genetic tweak throws off the brain's delicate balance of ...
June 27, 2025 Misbehaving T cells light up long before Parkinson’s symptoms show, zeroing in on vulnerable brain proteins. Their early surge could double as an alarm bell and a target for stop-it-early ...
June 25, 2025 Washington University researchers found that raising a molecule called ApoM helps eye cells sweep away harmful cholesterol deposits linked to age-related macular degeneration, potentially preventing vision loss, and the same trick might aid failing ...
June 7, 2025 New research reveals a surprising downside to calorie-cutting diets: a link to higher levels of depressive symptoms, especially in men and those who are overweight. Despite popular beliefs that healthy eating boosts mental wellness, real-life ...
May 29, 2025 Neurons deep in the brain not only help to initiate movement -- they also actively suppress it, and with astonishing precision. The findings are especially relevant for better understanding neurological disorders such as Parkinson's ...
May 21, 2025 A mechanism involving potassium channels in the brain that control brain cell activity could provide a new and fundamentally different way of treating depression symptoms in adults with major ...
May 16, 2025 Successfully treating type 2 diabetes may involve focusing on brain neurons, rather than simply concentrating on obesity or insulin resistance, according to a new study. For several years, researchers have known that hyperactivity of a subset of ...
May 15, 2025 Mindfulness-based therapy can offer significant relief for individuals who are still depressed after receiving treatment, according to a new clinical ...
May 14, 2025 For millions of people around the world with essential tremor, everyday activities from eating and drinking to dressing and doing basic tasks can become impossible. This common neurological movement disorder causes uncontrollable shaking, most often ...
May 14, 2025 Postpartum maternal mental health and mother-to-infant bonding are well-established as critical factors in a child's psychosocial development. However, few studies have explored the combined impact of postpartum maternal depression and early bonding ...
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May 13, 2025 Researchers confirm and explore the role of estrogen-related receptors in regulating energy production in muscle cells during exercise. The findings ...
May 13, 2025 Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles. These hormones not only influence the body, ...
May 4, 2025 A team of researchers has made a discovery in fruit flies that could change the way we understand brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's in ...
May 1, 2025 Depression in young teens could be easier to treat than in adulthood due to the symptoms being more flexible and not yet ingrained, a study ...
Apr. 22, 2025 Oral hormone therapy may benefit heart health in menopausal women. A new analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative found that estrogen-based oral hormone therapy had a long-term beneficial ...
Apr. 21, 2025 Five-year-olds exposed to paternal depression are more likely to have behavioral issues in grade school, researchers ...
Apr. 18, 2025 Some medications are seen as a 'fix-all' solution, not addressing the root ...
Apr. 16, 2025 A team of researchers has identified a promising new approach that may one day help to restore vision in people affected by macular degeneration and ...
Apr. 14, 2025 A groundbreaking open-source computer program uses artificial intelligence to analyze videos of patients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. The tool, called VisionMD, helps ...
Apr. 14, 2025 A new study suggests that perceived stress and depression factor into the relationship between insomnia and hazardous drinking -- perhaps not a surprise. But because the relationship between insomnia ...
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Apr. 10, 2025 Nursing poses major metabolic demands on mothers, to which they respond by eating more and saving energy to sustain milk production. There are significant hormonal changes during lactation, but how ...
Apr. 7, 2025 New research shows that the adult brain can generate new neurons that integrate into key motor circuits, findings that may point to a new way to treat neurogenerative ...
Apr. 7, 2025 Scientists find the protein IL-17 that fights infection also acts on the brain, inducing anxiety or sociability. This adds to evidence that immune molecules can influence behavior during ...
Apr. 3, 2025 New research shines light on how the brain interprets nutritional and hydration needs and turns them into ...
Mar. 26, 2025 Scientists have gained greater clarity in the brain regions and neurons that control metabolism, body temperature and energy use. A team of researchers discovered which chemicals influence the ...
Mar. 25, 2025 Mothers experience major metabolic adaptations during pregnancy and lactation to support the development and growth of the new life. Although many metabolic changes have been studied, body ...
Mar. 25, 2025 Research has shown that a biological brain mechanism called the 'kynurenine pathway' is imbalanced in adolescents with depression, and this imbalance is more pronounced in teenage girls ...
Mar. 21, 2025 Almost half of patients diagnosed with depression classify as being 'treatment-resistant' as new research suggests that many don't respond to multiple antidepressant ...
Mar. 17, 2025 Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their children. A new study looks at long-term effects of ...
Mar. 14, 2025 Researchers have deepened our understanding of two of the five members of the CDKL family of genes, CDKL2 and CDKL1. They show that variants in these genes can lead to neurodevelopmental conditions, ...
Mar. 13, 2025 Researchers devised a process to convert a skin cell directly into a neuron, eliminating the need to generate induced pluripotent stem cells. Such neurons could be used to treat spinal cord injuries ...
Mar. 10, 2025 A novel analysis of more than 375 published studies concluded that the association between chronic pain and rates of depression and anxiety is staggering. The study found that 40% of adults with ...
Mar. 6, 2025 Scientists have developed a biorobotic arm that can mirror human tremors, such as those experienced by individuals that live with Parkinson's disease. Artificial muscles on either side of the ...
Feb. 20, 2025 A robotic device allows eye surgeons to perform high-precision procedures on the retina, the fragile lining on the back of the eye that is less than a millimeter ...
Feb. 13, 2025 Researchers found that excessively activated neurons over time, rather than decreased neuronal activity, cause aging-related decline in brain function in ...
Feb. 11, 2025 A new study has discovered in mouse models that genes associated with repairing mismatched DNA are critical in eliciting damages to neurons that are most vulnerable in Huntington's disease and ...
Feb. 10, 2025 Breast cancers at all stages are defined by the structure of their genomes, researchers find. Targeting these processes early is likely to offer unexpected therapeutic ...
Feb. 5, 2025 Depression affects 280 million people worldwide. The mental illness has been proven to lead to changes in eating behavior. Researchers have discovered that although patients with depression generally ...
Feb. 5, 2025 Boosting communication between the spinal nerves and the muscles using the spinal cord stimulation reverses spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) progression and could be applied to other motoneuron diseases, ...
Feb. 5, 2025 Newly discovered brain cells count each bite before sending the order to cease eating a ...
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- Brain's Own Repair Mechanism: New Neurons May Reverse Damage in Huntington's Disease
- Molecules That Fight Infection Also Act on the Brain, Inducing Anxiety or Sociability
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- Postpartum Female Preference for Cooler Temperatures Linked to Brain Changes
- Biological Pathway in the Brain Could Help Explain Why Teenage Girls Are More Depressed Than Boys
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- Carbohydrate Cravings in Depression
- Spinal Cord Stimulation Restores Neural Function, Targets Key Feature of Progressive Neurodegenerative Disease
- Researchers Discover the Brain Cells That Tell You to Stop Eating
- Drug Reverses Groin Hernias in Male Mice Without Surgery, Shows Promise in Humans
Friday, January 31, 2025
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- Biomarker Tied to Premature Cell Aging May Signal Stroke, Dementia, Late-Life Depression
- 3D-Printed Brain-Like Environment Promotes Neuron Growth
- Findings May Lead to Blood Test to Predict Risk of Postpartum Depression
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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- HKU Study Shows Ruminating About Being Lonely Is More Closely Linked to Depression Than Actual Loneliness
- Memory Systems in the Brain Drive Food Cravings That Could Influence Body Weight
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- Study Identifies Potential New Drug for Parkinson's-Related Cognitive Decline, Dementia
- When Muscles Work Out, They Help Neurons to Grow
Friday, November 15, 2024
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- Scientific Discovery Scratching Beneath the Surface of Itchiness
- Depression: Dysfunction of Neurons in the Amygdala May Be Behind Negative Perceptions of the Environment
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- 'Human Mini-Brains' Reveal Autism Biology and Potential Treatments
- The Decision to Eat May Come Down to These Three Neurons
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
- How Estrogen's Millisecond-Fast Action Happens
- Brain Molecule Makes Neurons Less Selective, Deepening Understanding of Human Cognition
Friday, September 27, 2024
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- Anxiety and Depression Linked to Chronic Pain in Children
- Researchers Develop Analytical Pipeline to Identify Unexploited Genes That Hold Research Value
Friday, September 6, 2024
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- Hot Flash Drug Shows Significant, Rapid Benefits in Pivotal Clinical Trials
- Two Proteins Identified as Potential Targets to Improve ALS Symptoms
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
- The Role of an Energy-Producing Enzyme in Treating Parkinson's Disease
- Discovery of 'item Memory' Brain Cells Offers New Alzheimer's Treatment Target
Monday, August 19, 2024
- Taming Parkinson's Disease With Intelligent Brain Pacemakers
- Nurses Play Key Role in Addressing Mental Well-Being for People After a Stroke
Thursday, August 15, 2024
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- Brain's 'escape Switch' Controlled by Threat Sensitivity Dial
- Improving Prostate Cancer Screening for Transgender Women
Thursday, June 20, 2024
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- Depressive Symptoms in Young Adults Linked to Thinking, Memory Problems in Midlife
- Smartwatches Offer Window Into Parkinson's Disease Progression
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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- Positive Associations Between Premenstrual Disorders and Perinatal Depression
- Familial Alzheimer's Disease Transferred Via Bone Marrow Transplant in Mice
- For Younger Women, Mental Health Now May Predict Heart Health Later
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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- Developmental Crossroads in the Brain
- Large-Scale Animal Study Links Brain pH Changes to Wide-Ranging Cognitive Issues