Source: Duke University Medical Center
Date: October 18, 2006
Summary:
In a finding that contradicts current theories behind Parkinson's disease, neuroscientists at Duke University Medical Center have discovered in mice that critical nerve cells fire all at the same time and thus overwhelm the brain's ability to control the body's movements. Although the researchers made their discoveries in genetically engineered mice, they believe the same processes may occur in humans. The findings may help researchers to better understand Parkinson's disease and to develop new therapeutics for the debilitating disorder.
Commentary: Hopefully this will hasten the development of new treatments that will have successful clinical trials in humans and reduce or eliminate symptoms of Parkson's Disease.
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