Altered cells deliver Parkinson's therapy to brain
posted by zzztimbo 1534 days 6 hours 47 minutes ago, published date 1533 days 16 hours 37 minutes
Genetically modified nerve 'progenitor' cells can be used as mini-pumps to deliver nerve growth factor to the brain, a new study in animals shows.
Altered cells deliver Parkinson's therapy to brain
posted by zzztimbo 1533 days 23 hours 53 minutes ago, published date 1533 days 16 hours 37 minutes
Scientists have identified 570 genes that act abnormally during the development of Parkinson's disease, a finding which could help doctors predict the likelihood of it developing.
Prescription For an Obsession?
posted by zzztimbo 1449 days 6 hours 57 minutes ago, published date 14679 days 21 hours 47 minutes
When Wayne Kanuch received a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in 1993, the last thing he imagined was that the drug prescribed to treat his illness would turn him into a compulsive gambler and put his libido into overdrive.