{"id":375673,"date":"2026-11-14T16:44:04","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T11:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=375673"},"modified":"2026-11-14T16:44:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T11:14:04","slug":"parkinsons-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/parkinsons-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Parkinson\u2019s Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-box-green\">\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> Scientists have developed a more effective and less invasive gene therapy approach to reduce tremors associated with Parkinson\u2019s disease in animal models.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"red-h2-box\">About Parkinson\u2019s Disease<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_375681\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-375681\" style=\"width: 429px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-375681\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Source-StandSure.jpg?resize=429%2C240&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Parkinson\u2019s Disease\" width=\"429\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Source-StandSure.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Source-StandSure.jpg?resize=1024%2C572&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Source-StandSure.jpg?resize=768%2C429&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Source-StandSure.jpg?w=1522&amp;ssl=1 1522w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-375681\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source &#8211; StandSure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Parkinson\u2019s disease (PD)<\/strong> is a <strong>progressive neurodegenerative disorder<\/strong> of the nervous system that <strong>primarily affects movement.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Affected Brain Region:<\/strong> It involves the <strong>loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra,<\/strong> a region near the base of the brain.\n<ul>\n<li>Dopamine <strong>acts as a chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) that transmits signals in the brain<\/strong> to produce smooth and purposeful movements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Role of Basal Ganglia:<\/strong> The <strong>basal ganglia are interconnected brain structures involved in movement, habit formation, decision-making and emotions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cause<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unknown Cause:<\/strong> The exact cause of <strong>Parkinson\u2019s disease is not known.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Genetic Factors:<\/strong> People with a <strong>family history of the disease have a higher risk.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Environmental Factors:<\/strong> Exposure to <strong>air pollution, pesticides and solvents<\/strong> may increase the risk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Affected Groups:<\/strong> It usually <strong>occurs in older people, but younger people can also develop it.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Men are affected more often than women.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Movement Problems:<\/strong> Symptoms include <strong>slow and involuntary movements, tremors, muscle stiffness and impaired balance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Symptoms:<\/strong> Patients may <strong>experience dementia, sleep disorders and cognitive impairment.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Patients may <strong>lean forward, take small and quick steps<\/strong> and experience <strong>difficulty starting or continuing movement.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Progression:<\/strong> Symptoms <strong>usually begin on one side of the body but eventually affect both sides.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diagnosis:<\/strong> Currently, <strong>no blood laboratory or radiological tests are available<\/strong> to diagnose Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> Currently, there is <strong>no permanent cure for Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li>However, <strong>treatments can significantly improve symptoms.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"yellow-h2-box\">Recent Scientific Developments<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Scientists developed a <strong>more effective and less invasive gene therapy<\/strong> that <strong>reduced Parkinson\u2019s-related tremors in animal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Brain Cell Atlas:<\/strong> Researchers created a<strong> cellular atlas of the basal ganglia<\/strong> using 25.5 million <strong>brain cells from humans, macaques and marmosets to identify different brain cell types and their functions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> The atlas can <strong>help identify specific brain cell types linked to neurological disorders<\/strong> and <strong>improve understanding of their genetic basis.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News: Scientists have developed a more effective and less invasive gene therapy approach to reduce tremors associated with Parkinson\u2019s disease in animal models. About Parkinson\u2019s Disease Parkinson\u2019s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder of the nervous system that primarily affects movement. 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