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Parkinson's disease shows significant link to damage in the gut

Upper GI damage may significantly increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, supporting the gut-brain connection theory.

Does Parkinson's start in the gut? - Harvard Gazette

Researchers are examining the gut's role in Parkinson's disease, potentially revolutionizing treatment and early detection.

Improving Diagnosis and Tracking of Neurodegenerative Diseases - News Center

New biomarkers enhance the identification of Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia at various stages, aiding early diagnosis and treatment.

Parkinson's warning in skin biopsy - Harvard Gazette

Skin biopsy test detects abnormal form of alpha-synuclein, key biomarker in neurodegenerative disorders.
Study funded by NIH validates skin biopsy as reliable tool for more accurate Parkinson's and synucleinopathies diagnosis.

Parkinson's disease shows significant link to damage in the gut

Upper GI damage may significantly increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, supporting the gut-brain connection theory.

Does Parkinson's start in the gut? - Harvard Gazette

Researchers are examining the gut's role in Parkinson's disease, potentially revolutionizing treatment and early detection.

Improving Diagnosis and Tracking of Neurodegenerative Diseases - News Center

New biomarkers enhance the identification of Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia at various stages, aiding early diagnosis and treatment.

Parkinson's warning in skin biopsy - Harvard Gazette

Skin biopsy test detects abnormal form of alpha-synuclein, key biomarker in neurodegenerative disorders.
Study funded by NIH validates skin biopsy as reliable tool for more accurate Parkinson's and synucleinopathies diagnosis.
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Why the NIH's BRAIN Initiative Research Funding is Wilting | HackerNoon

Exploring how brain components represent external objects like balls and shoes may revolutionize the understanding of mental and neurodegenerative disorders.

Daily briefing: NIH braces for reform as Trump administration closes in

Stressed mice exhibit altered memory formation, reacting fearfully to neutral stimuli, which may explain anxiety responses in humans.
NIH faces potential reforms under the incoming administration, with proposals aiming to halve its structure and staff.

Why the NIH's BRAIN Initiative Research Funding is Wilting | HackerNoon

Exploring how brain components represent external objects like balls and shoes may revolutionize the understanding of mental and neurodegenerative disorders.

Daily briefing: NIH braces for reform as Trump administration closes in

Stressed mice exhibit altered memory formation, reacting fearfully to neutral stimuli, which may explain anxiety responses in humans.
NIH faces potential reforms under the incoming administration, with proposals aiming to halve its structure and staff.
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Red Light Therapy and Methylene Blue May Promote Brain Health

Methylene blue and photobiomodulation may improve depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia
They support mitochondrial function and increase cellular energy
They can enhance neuroplasticity and memory.

Brain-Computer Interfaces Boosted by Novel AI Algorithm

AI algorithms are pivotal in enhancing brain-computer interfaces by decoding complex brain activity into actionable behaviors.

Exploring Huntington's disease: Researchers discover that protein aggregates poke holes in the nuclear membrane

Huntingtin aggregates may damage nerve cells by rupturing the nuclear envelope, impacting DNA and neuronal gene activity.

Genetic Variation Linked to Increased Risk of Pick's Disease - News Center

A unique genetic variation in the MAPT gene is linked to an increased risk of Pick's disease.

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin just donated $50M to Baptist Health. What it means for patients

Ken Griffin donated $50 million to Baptist Health South Florida for Alzheimer's and other disorders.
The donation is the largest in Baptist Health South Florida's history and will fund a new neuroscience center.

What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment, and How is it Diagnosed?

Mild cognitive impairment (M.C.I.) is a condition that can be a precursor to dementia.
M.C.I. can be caused by neurodegenerative disorders or reversible issues like vitamin deficiencies or medication side effects.

'Epigenome editor' silences gene that causes deadly brain disorders

A new molecular-editing tool, CHARM, can effectively silence the gene responsible for causing prion diseases in mice by modifying the epigenome, offering a potential treatment approach.
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