Power PD: powerlifting as a treatment for adults with young onset Parkinson’s disease
The main findings were as follows: 1. Safety Validation: The program confirmed that gym-based progressive resistance strength training for individuals with early-onset Parkinson’s disease is safe when overseen by trained health professionals such as registered physiotherapists and guided by robust safety protocols. 2. Participant Engagement: The intervention achieved an 88.5% adherence rate in attended sessions, […]
Targeting the gut bugs to enhance cognition in Huntington’s disease
Findings from this project are promising since people living with HD experience important gastrointestinal dysfuntion. With the BGRF support researchers uncovered a new potential direction of study for these disabling symptoms in HD. By targeting the inflammasome in HD patients, this research identified opportunities to modify the gastrointestinal dysfunction present in this devastating disease.
How gene-environment interactions and brain immune cells affect Alzheimer’s disease
The findings from this project provide critical insights into how environmental factors and immune cells interact in the brain. They highlight the potential of environmental interventions in improving motor and cognitive functions, offering promising strategies for mitigating neurodegenerative symptoms. Although microglia manipulation showed limited direct effects on these behaviours, the research opens new avenues for […]
