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Technology Innovations: Smartphones and Other Devices in Parkinson's Disease

Technology Innovations: Smartphones and Other Devices in Parkinson's Disease

by Cecilia Peralta, MD

Basic ScienceCecilia Peralta, MDJanuary 12, 2023Parkinson's, technology, wpc2023, eightComment

The Dark Genome in Parkinson’s Disease

The Dark Genome in Parkinson’s Disease

by Edward A. Fon, MD

Basic ScienceEdward A. Fon, MDDecember 1, 2022Parkinson's, DNA, Genetics, wpc2023, Seven Comment

Can Digital Health Ensue A Sustainable and Bright Future?

Can Digital Health Ensue A Sustainable and Bright Future?

by Genko Oyama, MD, PhD,

Basic ScienceGenko Oyama MD, PhDNovember 25, 2022Parkinson's, wpc2023, technology, Seven Comments

Understanding the “Environment” As a Risk Factor for Parkinson’s

Understanding the “Environment” As a Risk Factor for Parkinson’s

by Briana R. De Miranda, PhD

Basic ScienceBriana R. De Miranda, PhDNovember 18, 2022Parkinson's, Environmental Exposure, wpc2023, Seven Comments

The 15 Things Women Living with Parkinson's Should Know

The 15 Things Women Living with Parkinson's Should Know

by Indu Subramanian, MD

Basic ScienceIndu Subramanian, MDOctober 13, 2022Seven, Parkinson's, WomenComment

The Impact of Sex, Gender, and Culture in Parkinson’s Disease Beyond the ‘Bikini Area’

The Impact of Sex, Gender, and Culture in Parkinson’s Disease Beyond the ‘Bikini Area’

by Maria De León, MD

Basic ScienceMaria De León, MDSeptember 14, 2022Parkinson's, Gender, Women, Sex, Seven, EspañolComment

Parkinson’s Disease: ‘Riding’ a New Story

Parkinson’s Disease: ‘Riding’ a New Story

by Alberto J. Espay, MD, MSc, FAAN

Basic ScienceAlberto J. Espay, MD, MSc, FAANSeptember 9, 2022Parkinson's, Lewy bodies, Seven Comment

Modeling PD In A Dish: Is It Possible?

Modeling PD In A Dish: Is It Possible?

by Tiago Fleming Outeiro, PhD

Basic ScienceTiago Fleming Outiero, PhDSeptember 8, 2022Parkinson's, Cell Therapy, SevenComment

A Different Approach to Cell Therapy: Building Engineered Dopaminergic Tissue to Replace the Brain Pathway Lost in Parkinson’s

A Different Approach to Cell Therapy: Building Engineered Dopaminergic Tissue to Replace the Brain Pathway Lost in Parkinson’s

by John E. Duda, MD and Wisberty Gordian-Velez, PhD candidate

Basic ScienceJohn E. Duda, MD and Wisberty Gordian-Velez, PhDAugust 15, 2022Parkinson's, Cell Therapy, SevenComment

Parkinson’s Disease And Neuronal Activity: What Is The Connection?

Parkinson’s Disease And Neuronal Activity: What Is The Connection?

by Jun Ueda, MD, PhD, and Ryosuke Takahashi, MD, PhD

Basic ScienceJun Ueda, MD, PhD, and Ryosuke Takahashi, MD, PhDMay 12, 2022Parkinson's, Alpha-Synuclein, neuronal activity, perampanel, macropinocytosis, Seven Comment

Parkinson’s Disease, Freezing of Gait and Walking Automaticity

Parkinson’s Disease, Freezing of Gait and Walking Automaticity

by Martina Mancini, PhD

Basic ScienceMartina Mancini, PhDMay 9, 2022Parkinson's, Gait, Walking, Seven Comments

Stem Cells for Parkinson’s: Hype or Hope?

Stem Cells for Parkinson’s: Hype or Hope?

by Malin Parmar, PhD and Agnete Kirkeby, PhD

Basic ScienceMalin Parmar, PhD and Agnete Kirkeby, PhDMarch 28, 2022Parkinson's, Stem Cells, Transplantation, dopamine neurons, fetal tissue, Seven Comments

Such a Pain in the…Back?

Such a Pain in the…Back?

by Ryan Duncan, PT, DPT, MSCI

Basic ScienceRyan Duncan, PT, DPT, MSCIMarch 14, 2022Parkinson's, pain, Seven Comments

We Are Women and We Have Parkinson’s Disease

We Are Women and We Have Parkinson’s Disease

by Richelle Flanagan, Sree Sripathy and Kat Hill, RN

Basic ScienceKat Hill, MSN, NPMarch 2, 2022Comprehensive care, Living with Parkinson’s, Advocacy, Parkinson's, Seven Comments

Bidirectional Propagation of Alpha-Synuclein Pathology in Nonhuman Primates: New Insights Into the Gut-Brain Axis in Parkinson’s Disease

Bidirectional Propagation of Alpha-Synuclein Pathology in Nonhuman Primates: New Insights Into the Gut-Brain Axis in Parkinson’s Disease

by Dr. Erwan Bezard, PhD

Basic ScienceDr. Erwan Bezard, PhDFebruary 28, 2022Parkinson's, gut, Alpha-Synuclein, Vagus nerve, SevenComment

Modeling Parkinson’s Disease In Animals: Is It Worthwhile?

Modeling Parkinson’s Disease In Animals: Is It Worthwhile?

by Kelvin C Luk, PhD MTR

Basic ScienceKelvin C Luk, PhD MTRFebruary 9, 2022Parkinson's, sixComment

If Cellular Aging Is A Key Part Of Parkinson’s Disease Pathogenesis, How Do We Model It?

If Cellular Aging Is A Key Part Of Parkinson’s Disease Pathogenesis, How Do We Model It?

by Janelle Drouin-Ouellet, PhD

Basic ScienceJanelle Drouin-Ouellet, PhDJanuary 19, 2022Cell reprogramming, patient-specific cell models, six Comment

First Catch Your Researcher and Mix With Entrepreneurial Spirit: WPC 2010 Continues to Inspire Science and Collaboration in Edinburgh

First Catch Your Researcher and Mix With Entrepreneurial Spirit: WPC 2010 Continues to Inspire Science and Collaboration in Edinburgh

by Dr. Alison Williams

Basic ScienceAlison Williams, PhDSeptember 30, 2021Parkinson's, World Parkinson Congress, Kyoto, research, sixComment

Genetics. It’s Complicated. And Awesome.

Genetics. It’s Complicated. And Awesome.

by Andrew Singleton, PhD

Basic ScienceAndrew Singleton, PhDSeptember 7, 2021Parkinson's, DNA, Genetics, sixComment

Clinical Alpha-Synuclein Biomarker Urgently Needed!

Clinical Alpha-Synuclein Biomarker Urgently Needed!

Thomas G Beach, MD, PhD

Basic ScienceThomas G Beach, MD, PhDJuly 6, 2021Parkinson's, Diagnosis, Alpha-Synuclein, Target engagement, Clinical Trials, Monoclonal Antibody, Biopsy, six Comment