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Parkinson's-linked mutation makes neurons vulnerable to calcium-induced death

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Mar 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A new study reveals the mechanism by which a genetic mutation linked with Parkinson's disease (PD) renders dopamine neurons particularly vulnerable to cell injury and death. The research is published by Cell Press in the ...





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When cells run out of fuel

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Aug 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Parkinson's disease is caused by the degeneration of neurons in the midbrain. The mechanisms leading to the loss of these neurons, however, are largely unknown. Recent research revealed that about ten per cent of cases are ...



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