4
Apr
2018
From the nose to the gut: Understanding the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
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When it comes to understanding and treating Parkinson’s disease, there’s more to it than movement. To mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we’re highlighting... Read More
22
Mar
2018
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Darren Moore
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Dr. Darren Moore leads a lab in Van Andel Research Institute’s Center for Neurodegenerative Science. His team is working to uncover the... Read More
10
Jan
2018
Protecting the brain from Parkinson’s
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When it comes to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease, developing a way to shield vulnerable brain cells from damage is at... Read More
28
Dec
2017
What’s next for VAI in 2018
With the end of the year approaching, we asked the Institute’s leadership for a sneak peek into what they are most excited... Read More
21
Dec
2017
10 highlights: A look back at 2017
With 2017 quickly coming to close, we’d like to reflect on all that’s been accomplished by rounding up some of this year’s... Read More
27
Nov
2017
Can alpha-synuclein in the gut impact the brain?
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Scientists have a gut feeling about Parkinson’s disease. Namely, that it may not start in the brain, the organ most often associated... Read More
9
Nov
2017
New research to target air pollution as a potential trigger for Parkinson’s
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Nov. 9, 2017 (GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.)—The Department of Defense has awarded a multi-institutional team of scientists a series of grants totaling $4.37... Read More
7
Nov
2017
Stemming inflammation offers new hope for treating Parkinson’s disease
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For the seven to 10 million people worldwide with Parkinson’s disease, a medication that actually slows down their disease and staves off... Read More
5
Oct
2017
Miss Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease and Rallying to the Challenge? We have you covered.
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From exploring possible new treatments to discussing how people with Parkinson’s can influence research, last week’s Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease symposium... Read More
2
Oct
2017
But first, coffee: How caffeine may combat Parkinson’s
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For many of us, the day doesn’t start until we’ve downed at least one cup of joe. But what if our morning... Read More