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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 -
Key Player in Parkinson's Disease Neuron Loss Pinpointed
October 19, 2012 By reprogramming skin cells from Parkinson's disease patients with a known genetic mutation, researchers have identified damage to neural stem cells as a powerful player in the disease. The findings ... > full story -
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Less-Invasive Method of Brain Stimulation Helps Patients With Parkinson's Disease
October 16, 2012 Electrical stimulation using extradural electrodes—placed underneath the skull but not implanted in the brain—is a safe approach with meaningful benefits for patients with Parkinson's ... > full story -
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Immunosuppressive Drug Could Delay the Onset of Neurodegenerative Diseases
October 15, 2012 Rapamycin, a drug used to prevent rejection in transplants, could delay the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, according to a new ... > 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
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