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Researchers find new clues about protein linked to Parkinson's disease

Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) have uncovered structural clues about the protein linked to Parkinson's disease (PD), which ultimately could lead to finding a cure ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jun 17, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New research reveals unexpected biological pathway in glaucoma

In a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (Early Edition ahead of print), a team of researchers from the Kennedy Krieger Institute and four collaborating institutions, identified a new ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jan 03, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Key Parkinson's clue could be protein aggregate

(PhysOrg.com) -- Proteins perform almost every function our bodies require for life. But, they also can misbehave in myriad ways. By retracing the history of each abnormal reaction, biochemists aim to determine ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Nov 03, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers Identify Gene Mutations Underlying Risk for Most Common Form of Parkinson's Disease

(PhysOrg.com) -- Two genes containing mutations known to cause rare familial forms of parkinsonism are also associated with the more common, sporadic form of the disease where there is no family history, researchers have ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

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Researchers Suggest New Approach in Development Efforts for Parkinson’s Therapeutics

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers outline today a new approach in the potential development of drugs to counter a cellular defect that triggers Parkinson’s and other diseases.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jul 14, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Protein protects neurons in brain from damage due to inflammation

A research team from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla has identified a protein in the brain of mice that protects neurons from excessive ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Apr 02, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Study finds link between Parkinson's disease genes and manganese poisoning

A connection between genetic and environmental causes of Parkinson's disease has been discovered by a research team led by Aaron D. Gitler, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Feb 01, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (9) | comments 0