We are starting to learn how the gut can influence the way we feel and behave, and how gut bacteria could be at the root of illness.

The biological basis of levodopa induced involuntary movements

Deep Brain Stimulation is the main surgical treatment for Parkinson’s, but how does it work and what’s on the horizon?

This week, Parkinson’s UK have announced a new project with BenevolentAI. To celebrate we take a look at how technology is helping…

Research in the news has highlighted new findings on a known risk factor of Parkinson’s medications. We go behind the headlines to find out…

Cannabis may be illegal but there’s growing interest in the potential therapeutic effects for Parkinson’s. We weigh up the evidence so far.

We know age and genetics play a role in Parkinson’s, but how does the world we live in impact on our risk of developing the condition?

Non-motor symptoms are extremely common in Parkinson’s but many go unreported and untreated. Could technology help people seek support?

The fate of potential new treatments hangs on the ability to test their effectiveness accurately and reliably in clinical trials.

Alpha-synuclein is important in Parkinson’s and causes problems in cells. Targeting it may help protect brain cells…

A cure means different things to different people, but what we can be certain of is that we don’t yet have one for Parkinson’s.

How can vaccines be developed for Parkinson’s? What vaccines are currently in clinical trials?

As Parkinson’s progresses, an imbalance in chemical messages inside the brain is created. But new drugs that address this imbalance could…

Eating a balanced diet is usually the best advice for getting all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients we need to keep our bodies healthy…

If you have Parkinson’s, there is no specific diet you should follow. Getting the right nutrition is vital but it’s also individual and…

It may seem like no two people with Parkinson’s have exactly the same symptoms. But did you know that our genes can influence which we get?

Not a week goes by that there isn’t something in the news about what we should or shouldn’t be eating. But the general advice for people…

We take a look at the science behind trials that aim to slow and reverse Parkinson’s by using stem cells or other cell therapies.

As we inch ever closer to identifying subtypes and the promise of precision medicine, is the current one-size-fits-all approach failing us?

Repurposing means finding treatments for other conditions that have hidden benefits. And there are lots with potential for Parkinson's.

Problems with sleep and anxiety may be some of the earliest symptoms of Parkinson’s. But how are changes in the brain causing them?