Tag: Parkinson’s disease
Discovery of genetic ‘switch’ could help to prevent symptoms of Parkinson’s...
Credit: University of Leicester
A genetic 'switch' has been discovered by MRC researchers at the University of Leicester which could help to prevent or delay...
A natural compound can block the formation of toxins associated with...
Neurons derived from human neural stem cells. Credit: Wellcome images
A naturally-occurring compound has been found to block a molecular process thought to underlie Parkinson's...
Has incidence of Parkinson’s disease increased over past 30 years?
Credit: Mayo Clinic
The incidence of Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism increased significantly in 30 years from 1976 to 2005, Mayo Clinic researchers reported today in...
Pesticide exposure linked to increased risk of ALS
Survey data suggest reported cumulative pesticide exposure was associated with increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease, according...
