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Brain imaging data don’t improve Parkinson’s prediction models
Clinical assessments beat brain scans for forecasting long-term trajectory Written by Marisa Horak, MS | Aug. 25, 2026 Brain imaging data do not improve computer models used to predict long-term Parkinson’s disease progression. Incorporating MRI scans and machine...
Electrified acupuncture shown to help ease gut issues in Parkinson’s mice
New research links disease's digestive problems to reduced nerve cell activity Written by Marisa Horak, MS | Aug. 25, 2026 Digestive problems in Parkinson's are linked to decreased nerve cell activity in the brain, new research in animals suggests. Electrified...
Study shows a subtle shift in gut bugs with Parkinson’s gene mutation
Researchers find fewer friendly microbes in patients carrying the GBA1 mutation Written by Marisa Horak, MS | Aug. 26, 2026 Parkinson's disease patients with GBA1 gene mutations tend to have distinct shifts in the gut microbiome, with fewer protective microbes and...
Gut bacteria may send different biological signals in Parkinson’s disease
News Medical Life Sciences - The University of Oulu - Aug 26 2026 A new study from the University of Oulu suggests that gut bacteria may send different biological signals in Parkinson’s disease. The findings add to growing evidence that changes in the gut could be...
How lost coordination might better explain Parkinson’s disease
Do different relationships among stimuli matter? Written by Doc Irish | Aug. 26, 2026 One of the strangest things about living with Parkinson’s disease is how inconsistent it can be. A movement that feels nearly impossible one moment can sometimes become easier a few...
Tai Chi may ease Parkinson’s motor symptoms, improve physical function
Small trial finds Tai Chi and resistance-stretching offer different benefits Written by Patricia Inácio, PhD | Aug. 14, 2026 Tai Chi may improve motor symptoms, physical function, and quality of life in early to mid-stage Parkinson’s disease. Tai Chi appeared...
Researchers affirm long-held belief that viruses can trigger Parkinson’s disease
A new study shows that a common virus can induce Parkinson’s-like brain damage and movement problems. June 29, 2026 By Ann Kellett, Texas A&M University School of Public Health Scientists usually use animal models when studying Parkinson’s...
Eye-movement biomarkers may flag Parkinson’s decline earlier
Company data link subtle eye changes to later declines in daily functioning Written by Andrea Lobo | Aug. 17, 2026 Eye-movement biomarkers may flag functional decline before standard assessments. Parkinson's can cause slower, less accurate eye movements as the disease...
Exploring Genetic Differences in Parkinson’s Disease by Ancestry
By Olivia Dimmer – Aug 4, 2026 - Northwestern Medicine A landmark international study has found that the genetic drivers of Parkinson’s disease can vary dramatically between populations, underscoring the need to include people of various ancestries in genetic research...
More activity linked to slower motor, cognitive decline in Parkinson’s
Benefits appeared to involve mechanisms beyond preserving dopamine function Written by Patricia Inácio, PhD | Aug. 18, 2026 More physical activity was linked to slower decline in certain motor and cognitive measures and caudate DAT availability. Greater activity was...