About 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization.
neurodegenerative conditions
New research shows that men with an FMR1 premutation who experienced reduced executive function were at a higher likelihood of developing FXTAS.
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Newly Discovered Genetic Mutation Protects Against Parkinson’s Disease, Offering Hope for New Therapies
A previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson’s disease.
A study revealed how genetic changes in certain types of brain cells may contribute to the inflammatory response seen in Alzheimer’s disease.
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A Better Way to Study Parkinson’s Disease in the Lab Could Lead to Earlier Diagnosis
Researchers have developed an improved method to study Parkinson’s disease in the lab.
Tai Chi, the Chinese martial art that involves sequences of very slow controlled movements, may curb the symptoms and complications of Parkinson’s disease for several years.
Metabolic pathways consist of a series of biochemical reactions in cells that convert a starting component into other products.