Caption Researcher, Steve Gentleman, holds up a slide showing brain tissue Precious brain tissue uncovers new insights about the causes of Parkinson’s Date 21 August 2020 Tissue from the Parkinson’s UK Brain Bank has provided vital clues to why brain cells are lost in Parkinson's
New research uncovers structures of Parkinson’s-related protein Date 20 August 2020 Scientists at the University Bath have improved our understanding of the potentially toxic structures that the protein, alpha-synuclein, can form.
Research shows bad dreams could predict future memory and thinking problems Date 14 August 2020 Researchers in Portugal have discovered that the content of dreams, particularly those with negative emotions, may predict long-term cognitive decline in people with Parkinson’s.
Link found between diabetes and increased Parkinson’s risk Date 11 August 2020 An international team of researchers have uncovered a biological link that may account for why those with diabetes have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s.
Biogen step in to take forward promising gene-based drugs for Parkinson’s Date 7 August 2020 Major pharmaceutical company Biogen is investing $1billion to take LRRK2 inhibitors into large scale clinical trials in 2021.
Parkinson’s UK commit further funding to develop drugs that protect mitochondria Date 4 August 2020 We’re investing a further £1 million to drive forward drugs that target energy-producing mitochondria to slow the loss of brain cells in Parkinson's.
Help researchers adapt their studies Date 28 July 2020 Researchers are taking steps to invite people back to take part in face-to-face studies. To help them make sure their research resumes in a safe, practical, and convenient way, we'd like you to take part in a survey.
How have coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions impacted people affected by Parkinson’s? Date 2 July 2020 With Lancaster University, we conducted a survey that shows the coronavirus restrictions are having a big impact on the lives and the health of people affected by Parkinson’s.
Protecting the future of research after coronavirus (COVID-19) Date 29 June 2020 Medical research charities have come together and are asking the government to act now and set up a fund to ensure that the future of charity-funded research is protected
Replacing cells lost in Parkinson’s Date 25 June 2020 New one-step process converts cells inside the brain into dopamine-producing cells to replace those lost in Parkinson's.
