Scientists have carried out an extensive study of a newly discovered mutation that can uncover new insights into the molecular basis of pathology formation in a family of disorders that includes Lewy ...

α-Synuclein (α-Syn) is a presynaptic protein primarily associated with Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. The cholesterol content in SV membranes regulates α-Syn binding to ...

A novel strategy that combines computational and experimental approaches has allowed researchers at Baylor College of ...

Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the aggregation of alpha-synuclein in the brain. Now, scientists have developed a radioligand that facilitates the ...

Lifestyle modifications, particularly increased physical activity, have a host of benefits. New research suggests they may ...

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Much of the research into α-synuclein, the major component of Lewy bodies in Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, focuses on its role in synaptic vesicles and membranes. But could other ...

Serum α-synuclein was found to be increased in children with obesity and type 1 diabetes (T1D), which was linked to the impairment of executive function in these children. A study published in the ...

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Since it was first produced at the start of the 20th century, synthetic plastic – and especially plastic packaging – has been an ever-present fixture in everyday life. Yet all the convenience plastic ...