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Parkinson's

Parkinson's disease, dopamine pathways, movement disorders, and neuroprotection

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AQP4 Gene Variants Shape Parkinson's Brain Waste Clearance and Motor Decline
Brain Health

AQP4 Gene Variants Shape Parkinson's Brain Waste Clearance and Motor Decline

Specific AQP4 genetic variants alter glymphatic drainage efficiency, directly influencing motor symptom severity and progression in early Parkinson's disease.

Research Paper
May 16, 2026 0
Your Brain's Waste Clearance System Is Central to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Cancer
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Your Brain's Waste Clearance System Is Central to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Cancer

A major review reveals how the glymphatic system's failure drives neurodegeneration and brain tumor resistance — and how to fix it.

Research Paper
May 13, 2026 0
Glymphatic System Controls Alpha-Synuclein Spread in Parkinson's Disease
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Glymphatic System Controls Alpha-Synuclein Spread in Parkinson's Disease

New mouse study reveals how the brain's waste-clearance system modulates toxic protein buildup linked to Parkinson's disease.

Research Paper
May 13, 2026 0
Your Age at Parkinson's Onset May Determine Which Genetic Test You Need
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Your Age at Parkinson's Onset May Determine Which Genetic Test You Need

New research links age at Parkinson's onset and family history to the likelihood of carrying disease-causing genetic variants.

Research Paper
May 12, 2026 0
Exercise Hormone Beta-Endorphin Forms Protective Shield Around Alzheimer's Plaques
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Exercise Hormone Beta-Endorphin Forms Protective Shield Around Alzheimer's Plaques

β-endorphin released during exercise wraps around toxic Aβ aggregates, forming a 'corona' that shields brain cells from Alzheimer's damage.

Research Paper
May 8, 2026 0
Four Neurology Drug Approvals Reshaping Brain Disease Treatment
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Four Neurology Drug Approvals Reshaping Brain Disease Treatment

From Alzheimer's to Parkinson's, a wave of novel FDA approvals is expanding treatment options for serious neurological conditions.

Drug Approval
May 8, 2026 0
Stroke Triggers Delayed Movement Disorder Weeks After Carotid Surgery
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Stroke Triggers Delayed Movement Disorder Weeks After Carotid Surgery

A 79-year-old man developed involuntary movements weeks after carotid surgery, revealing a rare stroke complication.

Research Paper
May 8, 2026 0
Exercise Triggers a Liver-Brain Axis That Fights Alzheimer's and Sharpens Cognition
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Exercise Triggers a Liver-Brain Axis That Fights Alzheimer's and Sharpens Cognition

A liver enzyme released during exercise may rejuvenate brain blood vessels and protect against cognitive decline and Alzheimer's pathology.

Research Paper
May 7, 2026 0
Marine Compounds Show Promise Against Neuroinflammation Driving Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
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Marine Compounds Show Promise Against Neuroinflammation Driving Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

A comprehensive review examines how marine-derived bioactives like omega-3s, astaxanthin, and polysaccharides may combat chronic neuroinflammation underlying major neurodegenerative diseases.

Research Paper
May 3, 2026 0
How Your Brain Ages: A Beginner's Guide
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How Your Brain Ages: A Beginner's Guide

Explore what actually happens inside your brain as you get older — from shrinking neuron networks to shifting brain chemicals — and discover why some people stay mentally sharp well into their 80s and beyond.

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May 2, 2026 0
Alpha-Synuclein Biomarkers Could Transform Early Parkinson's Diagnosis
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Alpha-Synuclein Biomarkers Could Transform Early Parkinson's Diagnosis

New review maps how α-synuclein assays may detect Parkinson's before symptoms appear — and what stands between lab and clinic.

Research Paper
Apr 29, 2026 0
Astrocytes Drive Stroke Brain Damage Through Oxidative Stress and Collagen Buildup
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Astrocytes Drive Stroke Brain Damage Through Oxidative Stress and Collagen Buildup

A new Cell Metabolism study reveals how oxidative stress triggers astrocytes to produce collagen, forming barriers that kill neurons after stroke.

Research Paper
Apr 29, 2026 0
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