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Parkinson's disease: Iron accumulation to the point of demise

Neurons that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine are the cerebral cells that most commonly die-off in Parkinson's disease. The cells in the so-called substantia nigra, which contain the dark pigment neuromelanin, are affected. ...

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

Aug 19, 2009 | 5 / 5 (3) | 3

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Laser probe of a brain pigment's anatomy may offer insight into Parkinson's disease

In a finding that may offer clues about Parkinson's disease, a team led by Duke University researchers used a sophisticated laser system to gain evidence that a dark brown pigment that accumulates in people's brains consists ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Sep 26, 2006 | 4.4 / 5 (8) | 0

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