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Towards an Understanding of the Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's

Towards an Understanding of the Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's

by Javier Castro-Hernández, MD & David Finkelstein, PhD

Basic ScienceJavier Castro-Hernandez MDJune 16, 2017cognition, parkinson, ventral tegmental area, VTA, June 2017, one, FirstComment

The Flu and You: How Viruses Influence the Risk of Parkinson's

The Flu and You: How Viruses Influence the Risk of Parkinson's

by Richard Smeyne, PhD

Basic ScienceRichard Smeyne PhDMay 29, 2017virus, influenze virus, May 2017, One, one, FirstComment

“Tip-of-the-Iceberg” Opportunities in Parkinson’s Disease

“Tip-of-the-Iceberg” Opportunities in Parkinson’s Disease

by Madelyn C. Houser & Malú G. Tansey, PhD

(Photo of Madelyn Houser in the lab.)

Basic ScienceMadelyn C. Houser PhD CandidateMay 15, 2017neuroinflammation, neuroprotection, gut, gut microbiome, non-motor, May 2017, One, one, FirstComment

Breakthrough on the Horizon

Breakthrough on the Horizon

by Ted Dawson, MD, PhD

Basic ScienceTed Dawson MD, PhDMay 1, 2017c-Abl inhibitors, neuroprotection, disease modification, May 2017, one, FirstComment

Sweeter may be Bitter for Parkinson's Disease

Sweeter may be Bitter for Parkinson's Disease

by Tiago Fleming Outiero, PhD

Basic ScienceTiago Fleming Outiero, PhDApril 24, 2017Alpha-Synuclein, Enviromental risk factors, Therapies, Parkinson's, April 2017, one, FirstComment