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On Your Last Nerve: Researchers Advance Understanding of Stem Cells
Researchers have identified
a gene that tells embryonic
stem cells in the brain when
to stop producing nerve
cells called neurons. The
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Parkinson's Disease: Findings Could Speed Development of New Drugs
Scientists have
significantly advanced our
understanding of dopamine
release from nerve cells,
findings that should speed
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Unique Micronail Chip Makes Electronics And Bio Cells Communicate
A unique microchip with
microscopic nail structures
enable close communication
between the electronics and
biological cells. The new
chip is a mass-producible,
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Time-Keeping Brain Neurons Discovered
Researchers have identified
populations of neurons that
code time with extreme
precision in the primate
brain. These neurons are
found in two interconnected
brain regions, the
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Widely Used Cholesterol-Lowering Drug May Prevent Progression Of Parkinson's Disease
November 9, 2009 — Simvastatin, a commonly used, cholesterol-lowering drug, may prevent Parkinson's disease from progressing further. Neurological researchers conducted a study examining the use of the FDA-approved ... > full story -
Discovery Of Novel Protein Offers Hope For Possible Parkinson’s Disease Cure
November 4, 2009 — Researchers have found an essential key to possibly cure Parkinson's disease. They have discovered that a novel protein -- known as protein kinase-C -- kills dopamine-producing cells in the ... > full story -
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Dysfunctional Protein Dynamics Behind Neurological Disease?
November 2, 2009 — Researchers have taken a snapshot of proteins changing shape, sticking together and creating structures that are believed to trigger deadly processes in the nervous system. The discovery opens the ... > full story -
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery As Effective In Eliminating Parkinson's Disease Tremors As Other Treatments But Less Invasive
November 2, 2009 — Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) offers a less invasive way to eliminate tremors caused by Parkinson's disease and essential tremor than deep brain stimulation (DBS) and radiofrequency (RF) ... > full story -
Deep Brain Stimulation May Be Effective Treatment For Tourette's Syndrome
October 28, 2009 — Deep brain stimulation may be a safe and effective treatment for Tourette's syndrome, according to new research. The first symptoms of Tourette syndrome are almost always noticed in childhood and ... > full story -
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Study Conclusively Ties Rare Disease Gene To Parkinson's
October 21, 2009 — An international team has found that carriers of a rare, genetic condition called Gaucher disease face a risk of developing Parkinson's disease more than five times greater than the general ... > full story -
Live Recordings Of Cell Communication
October 13, 2009 — A new advanced method for nano-scale imaging of vesicle-fusion could add to our understanding of diseases of the nervous system and viral infections. In the long term, this could be useful in ... > full story -
Genes Associated With Onset Age Of Parkinson's Disease Identifiied
October 8, 2009 — Researchers have identified genes which may influence the onset age of Parkinson's disease. The findings are the first to identify genes contributing to the variation in onset age and may help ... > full story -
Drivers With Parkinson's Disease At Higher Risk Of Crashes In Low Visibility
October 6, 2009 — Drivers with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease may be at higher risk of crashes on foggy days and other times of low visibility, according to new ... > full story -
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Hospital Launches Gene Therapy Study For Parkinson's Disease
October 6, 2009 — A Michigan hospital is embarking on a research study for advanced Parkinson's disease using a state-of-the-art treatment called gene transfer. The clinical trial will test whether gene transfer ... > full story
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