SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 9, 2026Science Daily

Scientists may have found the brain network behind Parkinson’s

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Researchers discovered that Parkinson's disease stems from dysfunction in a brain network called SCAN (somato-cognitive action network), which becomes overconnected to emotion and memory regions. When scientists used targeted magnetic stimulation on this network, patients showed 56% improvement compared to only 22% with traditional approaches, suggesting more precise non-invasive treatments could replace current surgical options.

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