Tag: Parkinson’s

Study discovers protein in brain crucial to storing long-term memories

Sue January 30, 2012 Comments Off

From the Stowers Institute for Medical Research press release: Memories in our brains are maintained by connections between neurons called “synapses”. But how do these synapses stay strong and keep… Read more »

Study suggests inability to express emotion can sometimes be an early symptom of Parkinson’s disease

Sue January 20, 2012 Comments Off

From the Journal of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics press release via AlphaGalileo: Alexithymia has been found to be strongly associated with depression in both general and clinical populations. Alexithymic and depressive… Read more »

Study reveals more about causes of Parkinson’s

Sue January 17, 2012 Comments Off

From the University of York press release: Scientists at the University of York have made a significant step forward in isolating the cause of Parkinson’s disease in younger adults. Research… Read more »