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Gene Therapy produces Dopamine in the Brain as path to Parkinsons treatment
Posted in Medicine on 23rd Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
The Massachusetts company, is testing the idea in Parkinsons patients whove agreed to undergo brain surgery and an injection of new DNA.
Zika infection may affect adult brain cells
Posted in Medicine on 21st Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
Populations of cells that serve to replace lost or damaged neurons throughout adulthood, and are also thought to be critical to learning and memory.
Neuroprosthesis to mimic, repair and improve cognition
Posted in Science on 19th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
The broad target market includes people with Alzheimers and other forms of dementia, as well as those who have suffered a stroke or traumatic brain injury.
Parkinson's could potentially be detected by an eye test
Posted in Science on 19th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
Researchers may have discovered a method of detecting changes in the eye which could identify Parkinson's disease before its symptoms develop.
Schizophrenia emerged after humans diverged from Neanderthals
Posted in Medicine on 18th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
Schizophrenia poses an evolutionary enigma. The disorder has persisted throughout recorded history.