The main neuropathological feature of Parkinson's disease is the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars ... the activation or entrance of T-cells with immunosuppressive drugs ...

New research draws a conclusive link between Parkinson ... within the substantia nigra, a brain region linked to motor control and executive functioning. “This seemed like an opportunity to . . .

The substantia ... [+] nigra plays an important role in reward, addiction, and movement. Degeneration of this structure is characteristic of ... don’t want you to think of the cells as a pump ...

Nicole LaBolle initially dismissed her shaking as something fairly common before facing a Parkinson's diagnosis at 28 ...

Researchers have discovered how a cell surface protein called Aplp1 can play a role in spreading material responsible for ...

A novel wireless photothermal DBS nanosystem uses nanoparticles to target and restore damaged neurons in Parkinson’s disease, offering a non-invasive, precise, and safe alternative to traditional DBS.

“Studies have shown that most people with Parkinson’s disease have lost 60-80% or more of the dopamine-producing cells in the substantia nigra by the time symptoms appear,” says Dr ...

“I don’t ... Parkinson’s results from the death of key neurons in the substantia nigra region of the brain that produces the chemical messenger dopamine. Over time, the loss of these nerve ...