Tag: Parkinson’s

Structure of Parkinson’s protein could lead to new diagnostic, treatment options

From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign media release: Chemists have identified the complex chemical structure of the protein that stacks together to form fibrils in the brains of Parkinson’s disease… Read more »

Creative energy in Parkinson’s sufferers is greater than in healthy individuals

From the Tel Aviv University media release: Prof. Rivka Inzelberg of Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine and the Sagol Neuroscience Center at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, documented… Read more »

Study suggests Parkinson’s can lead to anxiety and other non-motor symptoms, even early on

From the American Academy of Neurology press release via EurekAlert!: While movement problems are the main symptom of Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows that even early in the course… Read more »

Researchers identify two molecules that play important role in survival of brain nerve cells

From the Karolinska Institutet press release via ScienceDaily: Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified two molecules that play an important role in the survival and production of nerve… Read more »

Study suggests exercise rate related to improvements in Parkinson’s disease

From the Radiological Society of North America press release via EurekAlert!: People with Parkinson’s disease benefit from exercise programs on stationary bicycles, with the greatest effect for those who pedal… Read more »