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The conspicuous symptoms of Parkinson’s disease all stem from the loss of neurons in a region of the brain that helps control movement. But many researchers believe that the neurodegenerative disorder may get started far away from the brain.

A groundbreaking study by Mainz anthropologists and an international team of archaeologists now provides new insights into the origins and genetic structure of prehistoric family communities.

A new optical technique has been developed to study proteins as they aggregate, providing new insights into a major cause of brain and nervous system diseases.

Scientists have detailed how a combination of grafted replacement motor neurons and optical nerve stimulation – using light to activate neurons – can improve muscle function in a highly aggressive mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Fresh research suggests that parks do indeed enhance bird diversity inside their borders. Large parks also support higher diversity of both birds and mammals in nearby unprotected areas.

The generation of new brain cells via neurogenesis is crucial for maintaining brain circuits that support working memory, reports a new study.

An international phase 3 clinical trial, found that a new targeted treatment called zolbetuximab, given in combination with a standard chemotherapy, extended survival for patients with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer.

A novel computational modeling method helps to understand and predict extreme heat waves, which may save tens of thousands of lives.

Some insects carry a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi that causes Chagas disease. Researchers are studying the signaling pathway that leads the parasite to transform and reproduce.

An unexpected discovery surrounding how protons move through graphene has the potential to accelerate hydrogen production, making the process more environmentally friendly.