Altered cells deliver Parkinson's therapy to brain
posted by zzztimbo 1710 days 6 hours 11 minutes ago, published date 1709 days 16 hours 2 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 1709 days 23 hours 18 minutes ago, published date 1709 days 16 hours 2 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 1625 days 6 hours 21 minutes ago, published date 14855 days 21 hours 11 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.