LIVER DISEASE MEDICATION COULD SLOW PROGRESSION OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE
A new study reports that a drug currently being used to treat liver disease has shows promise as an effective treatment to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease.… READ MORE…
OPENING THE BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER TO DELIVER DRUGS FOR BRAIN DISEASES
According to a new study, researchers have discovered a new way to open the blood-brain barrier. The findings have implications for delivering medications to treat brain
STEM CELLS DELIVERED IN NASAL SPRAY EASE PARKINSON’S DISEASE SYMPTOMS IN RATS
Scientists have shown that stem cells delivered to rats via a nasal spray lead to an improvement of motor functions in rats with Parkinson’s disease like sympto… READ MORE…
EXPERIMENTAL BRAIN TECHNOLOGY CAN REWIND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Researchers report repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation can help to reverse some of the signs of Alzheimer’s disease. So long as patients receive the treatments, cognitive decline appears to halt and, in some cases, cognitive abilities improve.… READ MORE…
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE MIGHT BE A ‘WHOLE BODY’ PROBLEM
Using a technique called parabiosis on pairs of mice, researchers discover what they call ‘cancer like mobility’ of amyloid beta, reporting it can travel to the brain from other parts of the body.… READ MORE…
ALTERED GUT MICROBIOME COULD INDICATE PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Even during early stages of the disease, gut bacteria in those with Parkinson’s differs significantly from those without the disease, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
BRAIN LIKE ACTIVITY IN IMMUNE SYSTEM PROMISES BETTER DISEASE TREATMENTS
Researchers discover brain like activity in the immune system. The Nature study reveals T cells in the immune system transfer dopamine to B cells, providing motivation for these cells to produce antibodies and battle infection. The researchers hope their findings will help develop treatments to make immune response to vaccines and infections faster, and slow autoimmune conditions.… READ MORE…
BRAIN SIGNALS DELIVER TARGETED TREATMENT FOR WORLD’S MOST COMMON MOVEMENT DISORDER
Researchers combine movement sensing electrodes on top of the brain with deep brain stimulating electrodes to help treat essential tremor, the world’s most prevalent movement disorder.… READ MORE…
EXPERT UNRAVELS DISEASE THAT TOOK THE HEARING OF WORLD-FAMOUS PAINTER
Researchers propose Francisco Goya may have suffered from Susac’s syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease that robbed him of his hearing.… READ MORE…
ANTIDEPRESSANTS MAY ENHANCE DRUG DELIVERY TO BRAIN
A new study reports an antidepressant temporarily inhibits the blood-brain barrier, allowing drugs to enter the brain. The findings could have implications for treating neurological diseases from ALS to epilepsy.… READ MORE…
HOMING SYSTEM DELIVERS DRUGS TO SPECIFIC NEURONS
Researchers have developed a new method to deliver drugs to specific neurons throughout the brain.…READ MORE…
that circumvents their self control.… READ MORE…
LINK BETWEEN INCREASED PARKINSON’S DISEASE RISK AND HEPATITIS C DISCOVERED
A new study reports people with hepatitis C may be at increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.… READ MORE…
PROTECTING THE BRAIN AGAINST PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Researchers demonstrate how to help the brain produce more of a protective substance naturally that helps slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease.… READ MORE…
GENE THERAPY FOR BRAIN DISORDERS DELIVERED BY EYE DROPS
Researchers have developed a simplified approach for delivering and monitoring gene therapy for brain disorders.… READ MORE…
BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER OPENED NON-INVASIVELY TO DELIVER CHEMOTHERAPY
Researchers have successfully used focused ultrasound to non-invasively penetrate the blood-brain barrier and deliver chemotherapy to a patient with brain cancer.… READ MORE…
A BREAKTHROUGH IN UNDERSTANDING CHILDHOOD MOTOR NEURON DISEASE
Researchers report insufficient blood supply could contribute to motor neuron loss in SMA.… READ MORE…
HARNESSING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM TO FIGHT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
A new study reports the immune system could potentially be harnessed to help clear amyloid plaques in order to help in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.… READ MORE…
NEW DRUG DELIVERY TECHNIQUE BYPASSES BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER
Researchers develop a new technique which allows drugs to be delivered across the blood-brain barrier.… READ MORE…
ANTI-EPILEPSY DRUG COULD TREAT CERTAIN NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
A new study reports the anti-epilepsy drug ethosuximide appears to have protective effects in certain models of neurodegenerative diseases.… READ MORE…
CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM COULD DETECT AND HEAL DISEASE BY MODULATING PERIPHERAL NERVE ACTIVITY
Researchers have begun to work on a new closed loop system which will treat diseases by modulating the activity of peripheral nerves.… READ MORE…
A NEW WAY TO TARGET NEURONS AFFECTED BY PARKINSON’S DISEASE
A new, non-invasive technique appears to be able to improve Parkinson’s disease symptoms in rats, researchers report.… READ MORE…
RESEARCHERS DISCOVER LINK BETWEEN STRESS AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
A new study reports stress releases corticotrophin releasing factor, which increases the production of amyloid beta, a protein implicated in Alzheimer’s disease.… READ MORE…