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Antisense oligonucleotide treatment cures Parkinson’s disease in mice
By administering a one-time PTB antisense oligonucleotide therapy to mice, researchers observed an increase in neurons and elimination of Parkinson's from the models.
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Silicon-based agent could prevent progression of kidney disease and Parkinson’s
Japanese researchers have shown that a silicon-based antioxidant agent can suppress the development of kidney failure and Parkinson's disease in rodent models.
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Molecular ‘switch’ could help treat or reverse age-related diseases
A molecular 'switch' that controls the immune machinery responsible for chronic inflammation has been identified which could help treat or even reverse the development of age-related conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer and diabetes.
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Interaction site for serotonin type 3A and RIC-3 chaperone identified
To address the receptor dysfunction associated with several neurological diseases, scientists have provided novel insights into a protein-protein interaction that could lead to more effective treatments.
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RNA-targeting strategy can block Parkinson’s disease driver
A new drug-like compound has been developed which reportedly prevents the body from producing a protein that is often at the root of Parkinson's disease.
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New molecular drivers of Parkinson’s disease uncovered
Molecular drivers of Parkinson's disease have been revealed by scientists who also determined how they impact the functions of genes involved in the condition and the results may point to potential new treatments.
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Slowing progression in Parkinson’s
Currently, there is no licensed treatment to slow or stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease. However, a team at Sheffield University in the UK are currently working to identify compounds that target the dopaminergic brain cells affected by the disease. Nikki Withers speaks to Dr Heather Mortiboys to hear how…
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Parkinson’s disease symptoms “improved” by oestrogen
New research into sex-based differences of Parkinson's disease could lead to new treatments.
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New discovery could lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s
New discovery makes it possible to design new therapies to replace alpha-synuclein's function in people with Parkinson's disease.
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First patient enrolled in Parkinson’s treatment study
A trial has begun in the US for the ENT-01 therapy treatment of Parkinson’s, with the first patient enrolled.
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US company put on notice for marketing unapproved stem cell products
Arizona company claims their products can treat Lyme disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and more, but have not been approved for any use.
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Researchers take a leap forward for new anti-inflammatory drugs
Treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases are one step closer as a new study discovers a way to stop inflammation in its tracks.
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Zebrafish reveal insights into Parkinson’s
The findings offer clues that could one day lead to treatments for the neurological condition...
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New technology to produce dorsal cortical neurons using iPS
Scientists expect that it will soon be possible to treat brain diseases by restoring damaged areas in the brain by mass producing neurons using stem cells...
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How gut bacteria affect the treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have investigated the ability of gut microbiota to influence the bioavailability of levodopa, a drug used in the treatment of Parkinson's...
