parkinsons disease
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How the Ecosystems in Our Guts Could Be Linked to Brain Disorders
Within our guts is a tiny ecosystem populated by trillions of microorganisms. These germs affect digestion, the immune system, and even brain functioning. Scientists have also started investigating the potential role of gut bacteria in psychiatric and neurological conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. If gut microbes prove influential, this could reveal how…
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Mark Zuckerberg Will Fund Scientists With ‘New Ideas’ To Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
In 2016, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, launched the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative with the modest goal of curing all diseases before the end of the century.
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Paintings Reveal Signs Of Alzheimer’s And Parkinson’s In Famous Artists
Researchers from the University of Liverpool have shown that it’s possible to detect neurodegenerative disorders in famous artists by analysing subtle changes in their brush strokes over time. The technique could eventually be used to flag Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s in artists before they’re diagnosed.