Parkinson's
Coverage of Parkinson's in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists discover the deep sleep circuit that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain
Scientists have discovered a brain circuit that links deep sleep with growth hormone release, explaining how poor sleep disrupts muscle repair, fat metabolism, and brain function. This feedback loop could lead to new therapies for sleep disorders and diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
- VT bans Parkinson's-linked herbicide. Advocates want the same in New York.
Vermont has banned a herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease. Advocates are calling for a similar ban in New York.
- 'Burt' shines light on Parkinson's by bringing heart, humor and hope to low-budget filmmaking
Joe Burke and Oliver Cooper created the indie film 'Burt' with a $7,000 budget and seven days to raise awareness for Parkinson's. The film combines heart, humor, and hope to address the disease.
- 'Burt' shines light on Parkinson's by bringing heart, humor and hope to low-budget filmmaking
Filmmakers Joe Burke and Oliver Cooper created the indie film 'Burt' with a $7,000 budget and seven days to raise awareness about Parkinson's. The film combines heart, humor, and hope to highlight the condition through low-budget filmmaking.
- 'Burt' shines light on Parkinson's by bringing heart, humor and hope to low-budget filmmaking
Filmmakers Joe Burke and Oliver Cooper created the indie film 'Burt' with a $7,000 budget and seven days, aiming to raise awareness about Parkinson's disease through heart, humor, and hope.
- 'Burt' shines light on Parkinson's by bringing heart, humor and hope to low-budget filmmaking
Filmmakers Joe Burke and Oliver Cooper created the indie film 'Burt' with a $7,000 budget and seven days to raise awareness about Parkinson's. The film combines heart, humor, and hope to highlight the disease.
- STAT+: Capsida says it still doesn’t know what caused gene therapy death
Capsida Biotherapeutics is investigating the death of a child in a gene therapy trial, but efforts have been hindered by the hospital's refusal to share tissue samples from an autopsy. The therapy, CAP-002, was designed to deliver genes deep into the brain. The company still has no answers as to what caused the death.
- Guitarist from hit 90s band No Doubt reveals shock Parkinson's diagnosis
A guitarist from the 90s band No Doubt has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The news has shocked fans and colleagues.