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Parkinson's Disease Education Podcast

Feb 4, 2026

In this episode (watch on YouTube) we examine recent lab and animal research suggesting ivermectin — a widely used antiparasitic — can alter striatal circuits and enhance L-DOPA responses in preclinical Parkinson’s models.

We’ll explain the likely mechanisms (ion-channel modulation at P2X4 and nicotinic...


Jan 21, 2026

Roche/Genentech announced on June 15–16, 2025 that prasinezumab — an anti-α-synuclein monoclonal antibody — will enter Phase III trials for early Parkinson’s disease after mixed but encouraging Phase II signals.

 In this episode (watch on YouTube) we explain the biology behind α-synuclein targeting, summarize...


Jan 7, 2026

In this episode (watch here on YouTube), we dive into one of the most talked-about areas of emerging Parkinson’s research: GLP-1 receptor agonists. Originally developed for diabetes and, more recently, widely used for weight management, GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and liraglutide are now being investigated for...