Source: Cell Press
Date: November 27, 2006
Summary:
Mutations in a key brain protein known to underlie a form of Parkinson's disease (PD) wreaks its damage by stunting the normal growth and branching of neurons, researchers have found. They have pinpointed the malfunction of the protein made by mutant forms of the gene called LRRK2 and how it affects neurons, ultimately leading to their death. The loss of dopamine-producing neurons is central to the pathology of PD, and loss of connections among such neurons is an early feature of the PD disease process.
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Ben,
My mother was diagnosed with Parkinson Disease in 1992. When Pres. Bush announced his restrictive and ridiculous federal funding measures in 2001 for embryonic stem cell research, we were shocked and, needless to say, disappointed. It was then that my husband and I decided we needed to do something to bring more public awareness to the potential cures for PD and other diseases through this research. After reading Jonathan Alter's Newsweek article "The Pro-Cure Movement", http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8017171/site/newsweek, we decided to finance the manufacuturing and promotion of PRO-CURE wristbands. A portion of the proceeds will benefit APDA and JDRF. Our news release and audio interview is available here:
http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=9185
Please consider linking our site, www.pro-curewristband.com, on your blog. I will return the favor with a reciprocating link on our website.
Thank you,
Judy A
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