But if it doesn’t have enough copper, it can twist into a toxic form that keeps building up in the brain tissue, specifically in the substantia nigra. If this happens, it kills off dopamine-producing ...

The findings of two recent studies give hope that the disease could one day be reversed in humans—but experts warn that this complex disease will likely need multiple complementary treatments.

Cells in key brain regions involved in Parkinson's retain a "memory" of pesticide exposure that disrupts gene expression, new ...

For decades, the narrative around Parkinson’s disease treatment has focused primarily on dopamine replacement. The loss of ...

Parkinson's is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that is currently incurable. It is typically only diagnosed once ...

Ozzy Osbourne lived with Parkinson's disease for years before his death. Here's what you need to know about the ...

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by loss of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra and widespread accumulation of misfolded α-synuclein and Lewy bodies in the ...

In a recent study published in Progress in Neurobiology, researchers discover that the substantia nigra of individuals with Parkinson’s disease had a higher concentration of pheomelanin, as well ...

About 90,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) each year—one person every six minutes. While most people ...

Cure Parkinson’s has awarded a grant under its International Linked Clinical Trials (iLCT) program to support a clinical study of dapansutrile in patients with early Parkinson’s disease ...