Thursday, January 24, 2008

Genes Linked to Parkinson’s Protection Identified by UA Researchers

Source: University of Alabama
Date: January 24, 2008

Summary:

University of Alabama researchers have identified five genes within animal models displaying protective capabilities against a hallmark trait of Parkinson’s disease. The research, published this month in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences’ Early Edition, is a possible step toward identifying both new targets for drug treatment development and genetic factors that make some people more susceptible to the disease, the researchers said.