Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Northwestern Finds Drug that Rejuvenates Neurons to Protect Against Parkinson's Disease

Source: Northwestern University
Date: June 19, 2007

Summary:

Northwestern University researchers have discovered a drug that slows - and may even halt - the progression of Parkinson's disease. The drug rejuvenates aging dopamine cells - whose death in the brain causes the symptoms of this devastating and widespread disease.