Sniffing Out the Mechanism Behind Parkinson’s Smell Loss

Summary: Up to 90% of patients report experiencing a diminished sense of smell, even prior to the onset of other symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. A new study reveals the mechanism…

A New Peptide May Hold Potential as an Alzheimer’s Treatment

Summary: Researchers say a peptide that blocks the hyperactive version of the CDK5 enzyme reduces neurodegeneration and DNA damage in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease. Animals treated with the peptide…