Largest study of its kind shows the appendix acts as a reservoir for disease-associated proteins

Focus on humans is needed to understand human disease, experts say

An aquarium fish that senses the Earth's magnetic field as it swims could help unlock how the human brain works

Researchers have identified unexpected new key players in the development of an early onset form of Parkinson's disease called Parkinsonism

NIH BRAIN Initiative-funded research proves to be a key first step to improving deep brain stimulation

While present deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's is constant, the new method is "adaptive." This means the stimulation changes in real time

Rare intraoperative brain recordings identify new brain connection that may be a target for improving cognitive symptoms in Parkinson's disease

Compounds prevent key protein from mis-folding, preventing death of dopamine-producing brain cells

Iowa researchers find intestinal cells’ immune response protects vital neurons

Proper cleaning of laboratory equipment reduces contamination and protects Parkinson's disease researchers