Some microscopes today are so powerful that they can create a picture of the gap between brain cells, which is thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair. They can even reveal the tiny sacs carrying even tinier nuggets of information to cross over that gap to form memories. And in colorful snapshots made possible by a giant magnet, we can see the activity of 100 billion brain cells talking…. Full Story>
PNT: 25% of Parkinson’s Patients Fall in First Year — a Surprising Finding
It’s widely recognized that falling poses a significant risk for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), but most scientists thought patients tended to fall in later stages of the disease. Researchers in Norway have found that 25 percent of Parkinson’s patients fell in the first year of their diagnosis.
The Stem-Cell Revolution Is Coming — Slowly
In 2001, President George W. Bush issued an executive order banning federal funding for new sources of stem cells developed from preimplantation human embryos. The action stalled research and discouraged scientists…. Full Story>
November 2016 Issue of “Nature Insight” Devoted to Neurodegenerative Diseases, including Parkinson’s
This is for the scientists among us! The November 2016 issue of Nature Insight is devoted to neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s Diseases. In part due to extended lifespan, neurodegenerative diseases are increasing in prevalence. … Full Story>
Dr. Kathleen Poston’s research lab at Stanford is currently recruiting healthy male controls (no PD) and PD participants (male or female)
The research lab is conducting a computer-based study that looks at working memory and attentional control in Parkinson’s. Previous studies have show that working memory can sometimes be impaired in Parkinson’s patients. … Full Story>
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