Researchers have discovered how a cell surface protein called Aplp1 can play a role in spreading material responsible for Parkinson's disease from cell-to-cell in the brain.

Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (IPD) is a central nervous system disorder affecting the basal ganglia that is caused by death of dopamine-producing cells in the substantia nigra. Although IPD is ...

“Studies have shown that most people with Parkinson’s disease have lost 60-80% or more of the dopamine-producing cells in the substantia nigra by the time symptoms appear,” says Dr ...

Clinical studies have revealed that rasagiline is associated with improved outcomes in patients with early Parkinson's disease (PD) and also reduces "off" time in patients with moderate to ...

Nicole LaBolle noticed a tremor in her arm in her '20s but blamed it on drinking too much coffee and a lack of sleep ...

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common ... leading to the degeneration and death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the midbrain. To ameliorate motor symptoms in ...

This breakthrough provides valuable insights into potential treatments for Parkinson's disease (PD ... death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the midbrain.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common ... leading to the degeneration and death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the midbrain. To ameliorate motor symptoms in ...

Researchers developed a wireless photothermal nanosystem using gold nanoshells to stimulate thermosensitive TRPV1 receptors and clear α-synuclein aggregates in Parkinson’s disease (PD ... neurons in ...