dopaminergic neurons

Published research on dopaminergic neurons.

BrainJul 12, 2026

IL-6 Deficiency Worsened Parkinson’s Mouse Models, Especially in Females

A 2026 mouse study found that complete IL-6 deficiency worsened motor dysfunction and dopaminergic injury in MPTP and alpha-synuclein A53T Parkinson’s disease models, with earlier and broade…

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PsychologyJul 3, 2026

Chlorpyrifos Exposure Linked to Up to 174% Higher Parkinson’s Risk

A human, mouse, and zebrafish study linked long-term chlorpyrifos exposure to Parkinson’s disease risk, with the strongest exposure-duration estimate reaching OR 2.74 for workplace proximity…

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