Jan 31, 2025 | Living with PD, Research
Shared from parkinson.org. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder where dopamine-producing cells in the brain slowly break down over time. This loss of dopamine leads to a variety of movement symptoms, including tremors, stiffness, slow...
Dec 23, 2024 | General Interest, Living with PD, Research
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. A MyParkinsonsTeam member recently asked, “Should I do genetic testing for PD? Several of my family members have had it … Does it run in families?” The short answer is: it’s complicated. There is still much that scientists do not...
Dec 23, 2024 | General Interest, Research
Shared from PD Avengers. EPA Takes Action On Harmful Chemical TCE The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is ramping up efforts to protect people fromthe dangers of trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical commonly found in industrial and consumer products. TCE,...
Dec 23, 2024 | Living with PD, Research
Shared from parkinson.org. Guanylyl cyclase C (GUCY2C) is protective against dopamine neuron degeneration, a hallmark of Parkinson’s, by helping the cell’s powerhouse. A new study is the first to identify a brain receptor called GUCY2C as a potential way to fight...
