Precision brain imaging of individuals with Parkinson’s disease reveals that the affected circuit is best characterized as a previously described network of brain regions called the somato-cognitive ...

LA JOLLA, CA—Your T cells work hard to fight disease. Unfortunately, "friendly fire" from T cells can sometimes harm the body's healthy tissues. For people with autoimmune disease, T cell reactivity ...

Long before it had a name, signs of Parkinson’s disease appeared in ancient medical texts. These historical accounts described individuals who experienced tremors and difficulty moving, although it ...

Re “Sue Goldie Has Parkinson’s Disease” (front page, Oct. 14): I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s when I was 75, in November 2021. I understand exactly what Sue Goldie is going through. It’s not just ...

Many people think of a tremor as the quintessential warning sign of Parkinson’s disease. But other symptoms — many of them not involving changes in movement — can appear much earlier than what’s known ...

While some cases of Parkinson’s disease are genetic, the vast majority have no known cause. Now, scientists have discovered that a virus that has flown under the radar for years might be a potential ...