New study tests effectiveness of high-intensity exercise in slowing Parkinson’s symptoms
UF is collaborating on clinical trial testing if high-intensity treadmill exercise is effective in decreasing signs of Parkinson’s.
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Hoarding, stockpiling, panic buying: What’s normal behavior in an abnormal time?
In The Conversation, Dr. Carol Mathews discusses the effect the pandemic has had on a common but often misunderstood problem — hoarding.
Study examines how brain structure and brain function impact aging
Researchers examined 133 healthy older adults who underwent an MRI and performed a working memory task during their scan.
Animated cartoons developed to educate families about OCD
Researchers and animation company team up to create cartoon videos for kids with anxiety and/or OCD.
Research Snapshot: Dr. Paramita Chakrabarty and Tosha Williams
UF neuroscientists investigated whether accumulations of tau and alpha synuclein can interact to accelerate the appearance of “mixed pathologies” in mouse models.
Reforming the process for DBS and neurological device approval in rare diseases
Dr. Michael Okun co-authored new JAMA Viewpoint article.
New study describes the functional effects of rare mutations in familial Parkinson’s disease
Published in the journal Brain, the study describes the functional effects of rare ‘mitochondrial complex III’ mutations in familial Parkinson’s disease.
Research Snapshot: Drs. Yona Levites and Marshall Goodwin
New study lends insights into factors that could help predict the efficacy of gene therapies using a genetically engineered antibody to target abnormal tau proteins.
“Mini-Moon” Fixel – MBI Pilot Grant Mechanism for Dystonia and Related Disorders
Open to anyone on UF campus, this award is intended to provide funding for dystonia research.
Why sleep experts say it’s time to ditch daylight saving time
In The Conversation, Dr. Michael Jaffee discusses the importance of sleep, how DST can impact sleep patterns and why many are ready to do away with it.
