Could sleep boost waste disposal in the brain and prevent Parkinson’s?
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Parkinson's diagnoses set to increase by a fifth by 2025
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The number of people diagnosed and living with Parkinson’s is increasing, according to our latest research.
Research on caffeine to diagnose Parkinson's
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Researchers in Japan have discovered that people with Parkinson's may have lower levels of caffeine in their blood after drinking tea and coffee.
Researchers discover toxic form of alpha-synuclein
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New research demonstrates how the protein alpha-synuclein could cause the loss of cells in Parkinson’s.
Tapeworm drug shows promise for Parkinson's
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Research supported by Parkinson's UK has identified a medicine used to treat tapeworm infections which could lead to new treatments for people with Parkinson's.
Tremor linked to genetic change in fruit flies
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Parkinson's UK funded researchers at the University of York have observed tremors in fruit flies with a genetic mutation linked to Parkinson's.
Fast-track route for medicines and technology announced
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New fast-track route could shave years off the time it takes for people with Parkinson's to benefit from new and better treatments.
Researchers solve structure of key Parkinson's protein
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Researchers at Dundee University have solved the 3D structure of PINK1, a protein that plays a protective role in brain cells.
Further evidence on the benefits of pimavanserin
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UK researchers publish further evidence highlighting the need to licence pimavanserin for hallucinations and delusions in Parkinson's.
Asthma drugs could decrease risk of Parkinson's
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New research suggests that a type of asthma drug that activates a protein called beta-adrenoceptors, may decrease risk of Parkinson's.
Groundbreaking results for 2 cell transplantation studies
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Results published today make significant strides into our understanding of cell transplants for Parkinson's.