In the lingo of the field, dopamine-producing cells are measuring a reward prediction error — the difference between the reward that you predict you will receive and what you actually get. By signaling this surprise signal, it tells the brain’s model that something important needs to be learned.

Phil Parkinson lauded Wrexham's home improvements as Nathan Jones was left to rue Charlton Athletic's ever-increasing injury concerns.

Specialists say certain lifestyle habits may reduce the likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease — including staying physically active and following a diet that nourishes the brain.

UCSF researchers used AI to personalize Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's gait problems, leading to meaningful, customized improvements in walking and mobility—a major breakthrough for patients.

Researchers have uncovered a shared brain cell breakdown mechanism behind Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, revealing how two different proteins can disrupt neurons in the same devastating way.

Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases are the two most common neurodegenerative disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide. Published in the Journal of Neuroscience, new research from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) suggests a shared molecular cascade between the two diseases which causes synaptic dysfunctions,

A study has found a previously known cancer-related drug aka nivolumab/relatlimab can be repurposed for Parkinson's disease, but human testing is yet to begin.

Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, which afflicts around 1 million Americans, usually begin gradually and worsen over time.

Die Another Day” director Lee Tamahori has died over three decades after he broke through with the acclaimed Māori crime drama “Once Were Warriors.” He was 75. The New Zealander suffered from Parkinson’s disease and died at home surrounded by loved ones,

Some doctors say the chemicals all around us may be increasing our risk of Parkinson’s disease, the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disorder in the world.

Shirley Valentine star Pauline Collins has died aged 85. See inside her secret Parkinson’s battle and the heartbreak of the baby she gave away