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Transplantation of Embryonic Neurons Raises Hope for Treating Brain Diseases
October 12, 2012 — The unexpected survival of embryonic neurons transplanted into the brains of newborn mice in a series of experiments raises hope for the possibility of using neuronal transplantation to treat ... > full story -
RMND1 Mutation: Scientists Discover Gene Behind Rare Disorders
October 9, 2012 — Scientists have uncovered the genetic defect underlying a group of rare genetic disorders. Using a new technique that has revolutionized genetic studies, the teams determined that mutations in the ... > full story -
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Potential New Class of Drugs Blocks Nerve Cell Death
October 1, 2012 — Researchers have identified a new class of small molecules that block nerve cell death in animal models of Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. These small molecules could be a ... > full story -
Researchers Even Closer to Early Detection of Parkinson's Disease
September 26, 2012 — Medical researchers have now elaborated on the discovery of a way to detect Parkinson’s disease at an early stage, and applications in clinical care are not far ... > full story -
Mechanism That Leads to Sporadic Parkinson's Disease Identified
September 25, 2012 — Researchers have identified a mechanism that appears to underlie the common sporadic (non-familial) form of Parkinson’s disease, the progressive movement disorder. The discovery highlights ... > full story -
Walking to the Beat Could Help Patients With Parkinson's Disease
September 20, 2012 — Walking to a beat could be useful for patients needing rehabilitation, according to a new study. The findings demonstrate that researchers should further investigate the potential of auditory, ... > full story -
NFL Players May Be at Higher Risk of Death from Alzheimer’s and ALS, Research Shows
September 5, 2012 — New research shows that professional football players may be at a higher risk of death from diseases that damage the cells in the brain, such as Alzheimer’s disease and ALS (also known as Lou ... > full story -
Study Examines Association Between Parkinson Disease, Cancer
September 3, 2012 — A study that used a Utah genealogic database and a statewide cancer registry to examine the relationship between Parkinson disease and cancer suggests an increased risk of prostate cancer and ... > full story -
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Studying Everyday Eye Movements Could Aid in Diagnosis of Neurological Disorders
August 30, 2012 — Researchers have devised a method for detecting certain neurological disorders through the study of eye ... > full story -
Deep Brain Stimulation Changes Rhythms to Treat Parkinson's Disease and Tremor
August 28, 2012 — Deep brain stimulation may stop uncontrollable shaking in patients with Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor by imposing its own rhythm on the brain, according to two recent ... > full story
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