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The SCAN network, which links movement and thinking, appears to be a key brain area affected in Parkinson's disease.

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This complex brain network may explain many of Parkinson’s stranger symptoms

by Jon Hamilton February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Parkinson’s disease appears to disrupt a brain network involved in everything from movement to memory.

Two new studies suggest that stem cell treatments may be getting closer to becoming widely available for Parkinson's patients.

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Stem cells to treat Parkinson’s? Two small studies hint at success

by Jon Hamilton April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

Two new studies suggest that Parkinson’s disease can potentially be treated with stem cells placed in a patient’s brain.

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