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Replacing The Loss Of Neurons With Super Resistant Ones In Parkinson’s Disease

Replacing The Loss Of Neurons With Super Resistant Ones In Parkinson’s Disease

by Béatrice Morin, MSc

Basic ScienceBéatrice Morin, MScApril 10, 2024Cell replacement therapy, Immunotherapy, Derived monoclonal antibodies, Parkinson's, WPC2023, NineComment

Beyond Color: The Hidden Impact of Neuromelanin In The Brain

Beyond Color: The Hidden Impact of Neuromelanin In The Brain

by Núria Peñuelas, PhD

Basic ScienceNúria Peñuelas, PhDMarch 25, 2024Neuromelanin, Neuronal vulnerability, Preclinical models, Aging, Parkinson's, WPC2023, NineComment

Could Subgrouping Parkinson’s Disease Using Cellular Phenotyping Enable Success at Clinical Trials?

Could Subgrouping Parkinson’s Disease Using Cellular Phenotyping Enable Success at Clinical Trials?

by Toby Burgess PhD Student

Basic ScienceToby Burgess PhD StudentMarch 13, 2024Parkinson, Clinical Trials, Brain, NineComment

Impact of Alpha-Synuclein Pathology on the Blood-Brain Barrier

Impact of Alpha-Synuclein Pathology on the Blood-Brain Barrier

by Kristina Lau, PhD student

Basic ScienceKristina Lau, PhD studentJanuary 17, 2024Brain capillaries, Endothelial activation, Alpha-synuclein pathology, Transporter proteins, Vessel density, Parkinson's, NineComment

Zoom Into Different Flavors of Dopaminergic Neurons

Zoom Into Different Flavors of Dopaminergic Neurons

by Kawai Lee, PhD student

Basic ScienceKawai LeeJanuary 3, 2024Parkinson's, Neurons, Nine Comment

Novel Targets for Parkinson`s Disease Research – The Flcn Gene and its Role in Dopaminergic Neurons

Novel Targets for Parkinson`s Disease Research – The Flcn Gene and its Role in Dopaminergic Neurons

by Julia Obergasteiger

Basic ScienceJulia ObergasteigerNovember 8, 2023Eight, Parkinson's, research, GeneticsComment

The Lysosomes, a Key Player in the Parkinon’s Disease Pathology

The Lysosomes, a Key Player in the Parkinon’s Disease Pathology

by María Sanchiz Calvo PhD Student

Basic ScienceMaría Sanchiz Calvo, PhD StudentOctober 11, 2023eight, Parkinson's, PathologyComment

A New Treatment for Fluctuating and Dyskinetic L-dopa Complications

A New Treatment for Fluctuating and Dyskinetic L-dopa Complications

by Prof David Devos, MD, PhD

Basic ScienceProf David Devos, MD, PhDSeptember 27, 2023Eight, Parkinson's, Brain Comment

Could Changes in Gut Bacteria Contribute to the Development of Parkinson’s Disease in Those with Genetic Risk?

Could Changes in Gut Bacteria Contribute to the Development of Parkinson’s Disease in Those with Genetic Risk?

by Christin Weissleder, PhD

Basic ScienceChristin Weissleder, PhDSeptember 18, 2023parkinsons, WPC2023, gut, eightComment

Good News About Bad Seeds

Good News About Bad Seeds

by David G. Standaert, MD, PhD

Basic ScienceDavid G. Standaert, MD, PhDMay 19, 2023parkinsons, WPC2023Comment

Genetics Has Revolutionized Parkinson’s Research. So What?

Genetics Has Revolutionized Parkinson’s Research. So What?

Mark R Cookson, PhD

Basic ScienceMark R Cookson, PhDJanuary 26, 2023Genetics, Therapies, Inflammation, Microglia, LRRK2, Eight Comment

Technology Innovations: Smartphones and Other Devices in Parkinson's Disease

Technology Innovations: Smartphones and Other Devices in Parkinson's Disease

by Cecilia Peralta, MD

Basic ScienceCecilia Peralta, MDJanuary 12, 2023Parkinson's, technology, wpc2023, eightComment

The Dark Genome in Parkinson’s Disease

The Dark Genome in Parkinson’s Disease

by Edward A. Fon, MD

Basic ScienceEdward A. Fon, MDDecember 1, 2022Parkinson's, DNA, Genetics, wpc2023, Seven Comment

Can Digital Health Ensue A Sustainable and Bright Future?

Can Digital Health Ensue A Sustainable and Bright Future?

by Genko Oyama, MD, PhD,

Basic ScienceGenko Oyama MD, PhDNovember 25, 2022Parkinson's, wpc2023, technology, Seven Comments

Understanding the “Environment” As a Risk Factor for Parkinson’s

Understanding the “Environment” As a Risk Factor for Parkinson’s

by Briana R. De Miranda, PhD

Basic ScienceBriana R. De Miranda, PhDNovember 18, 2022Parkinson's, Environmental Exposure, wpc2023, Seven Comments

The 15 Things Women Living with Parkinson's Should Know

The 15 Things Women Living with Parkinson's Should Know

by Indu Subramanian, MD

Basic ScienceIndu Subramanian, MDOctober 13, 2022Seven, Parkinson's, WomenComment

The Impact of Sex, Gender, and Culture in Parkinson’s Disease Beyond the ‘Bikini Area’

The Impact of Sex, Gender, and Culture in Parkinson’s Disease Beyond the ‘Bikini Area’

by Maria De León, MD

Basic ScienceMaria De León, MDSeptember 14, 2022Parkinson's, Gender, Women, Sex, Seven, EspañolComment

Parkinson’s Disease: ‘Riding’ a New Story

Parkinson’s Disease: ‘Riding’ a New Story

by Alberto J. Espay, MD, MSc, FAAN

Basic ScienceAlberto J. Espay, MD, MSc, FAANSeptember 9, 2022Parkinson's, Lewy bodies, Seven Comment

Modeling PD In A Dish: Is It Possible?

Modeling PD In A Dish: Is It Possible?

by Tiago Fleming Outeiro, PhD

Basic ScienceTiago Fleming Outiero, PhDSeptember 8, 2022Parkinson's, Cell Therapy, SevenComment

A Different Approach to Cell Therapy: Building Engineered Dopaminergic Tissue to Replace the Brain Pathway Lost in Parkinson’s

A Different Approach to Cell Therapy: Building Engineered Dopaminergic Tissue to Replace the Brain Pathway Lost in Parkinson’s

by John E. Duda, MD and Wisberty Gordian-Velez, PhD candidate

Basic ScienceJohn E. Duda, MD and Wisberty Gordian-Velez, PhDAugust 15, 2022Parkinson's, Cell Therapy, SevenComment