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Potential Cause of Parkinson's Disease Identified
November 19, 2012 — Scientists have pinpointed a key factor controlling damage to brain cells in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease. The discovery could lead to new targets for Parkinson's that may be useful in ... > full story -
Parkinson's Research
Parkinson's
Nervous System
Disorders and Syndromes
Chronic Illness
Diseases and Conditions
Parkinson's Disease Protein Causes Disease Spread and Neuron Death in Healthy Animals
November 15, 2012 — Understanding how any disease progresses is one of the first and most important steps towards finding treatments to stop it. This has been the case for such brain-degenerating conditions as ... > full story -
L-DOPA Therapy for Angelman Syndrome May Have Both Benefits and Unanticipated Effects, Study Suggests
November 12, 2012 — New research from the University of North Carolina provides a neurological justification for this therapeutic approach, but researchers caution there could be unanticipated ... > full story -
Head Injury and Pesticide Exposure Leads to Triple the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
November 12, 2012 — A new study shows that people who have had a head injury and have lived or worked near areas where the pesticide paraquat was used may be three times more likely to develop Parkinson’s ... > full story -
Parkinson's Disease: Compensation in the Brain Could Lead to New Treatment
November 12, 2012 — New evidence indicates that Parkinson's disease is preceded by a period during which healthy regions of the brain take over the functions of damaged ... > full story -
Drug Shows Promise in Animal Model of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's With Dementia
October 26, 2012 — New research demonstrates the role of the investigational compound IRX4204 in alleviating cognitive decline in animal models of Alzheimer's ... > full story -
Stimulating Brain Cells With Light
October 26, 2012 — Introducing a light-sensitive protein in transgenic nerve cells ... transplanting nerve cells into the brains of laboratory animals ... inserting an optic fibre in the brain and using it to light up ... > full story -
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Challenging Parkinson's Dogma: Dopamine May Not Be the Only Key Player in This Tragic Neurodegenerative Disease
October 24, 2012 — Scientists may have discovered why the standard treatment for Parkinson's disease is often effective for only a limited period of time. Their research could lead to a better understanding of many ... > full story -
Parkinson's Breakthough Could Slow Disease Progression
October 24, 2012 — In an early-stage breakthrough, scientists have developed a new family of compounds that could slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's is the second most common neurodegenerative ... > full story -
Biomarkers in Cerebrospinal Fluid Can Identify Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
October 22, 2012 — Analysis of specific biomarkers in a cerebrospinal fluid sample can differentiate patients with Alzheimer’s disease from those with other types of dementia. The method may eventually permit ... > full story
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